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Split Pea Soup

Ingredients

• 2 cups split peas, uncooked

• 5 cups water, or more if needed

• 1 bay leaf

• 1 tsp salt

• 2 cups carrots, chopped

• 1 cup celery, chopped

• 1 cup onion, chopped

• 1 tsp thyme

• 1/2 tsp pepper, or more if needed

• 1 tsp garlic powder

Very simple to put together, this nourishing soup is a favorite for weekend lunches. It freezes very well.

Directions

• Rinse and drain split peas.
• Combine dried split peas, water, bay leaf, and salt in a large soup pot. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour.
• Stir occasionally to prevent the split peas from sticking, and to make sure that there is enough water. Add water if the soup looks like it is becoming too dry.
• Add carrots, celery, onions and seasonings.
• Continue to simmer for 30 minutes or longer. Add more water if a thinner soup is desired. Overcooking cannot hurt this soup as long as it is stirred to prevent sticking.