Name: Best Split Pea Soup
Ingredients: 1 lb split peas, sorted and rinsed; 2 qt vegetable broth; 1 qt water (2 cups less if using a slow cooker); 1 large Vidalia onion, minced; 1-2 cloves fresh garlic, minced; 2-3 stalks celery, chopped; 2-3 carrots, finely chopped; bay leaves; 2 tsp kosher salt (or to taste); Black pepper, to taste

By Vicki Brett-Gach

This recipe has a long history, and goes back several decades. My mom made a wonderful split pea soup when I was growing up, and over the years, I tweaked her recipe, removing all animal products and added oils. Now it’s simple as can be, and incredibly delicious. I usually make this in a slow cooker, which requires no babysitting at all. But you can simmer it on the stove. We typically turn this soup into a hearty Sunday dinner, adding whole grain pasta, cooked greens, or diced potatoes to our bowls. This makes a big pot of stick-to-the-ribs soup, and you’ll find there’s plenty for a few extra bowls during the week.

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What You'll Need

1 lb split peas, sorted and rinsed

2 qt vegetable broth

1 qt water (2 cups less if using a slow cooker)

1 large Vidalia onion, minced

1-2 cloves fresh garlic, minced

2-3 stalks celery, chopped

2-3 carrots, finely chopped

bay leaves

2 tsp kosher salt (or to taste)

Black pepper, to taste

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How to Make It

SLOW COOKER INSTRUCTIONS

1 Combine all ingredients in a large slow cooker. Set to low if using a newer slow cooker, or high if an older one, and cook for 7-9 hours. Use an immersion blender to create an even creamier texture, if desired.

STOVETOP INSTRUCTIONS

1 Combine all ingredients in large soup pot, and bring to a rolling boil. Cover and reduce heat, and continue simmering for around 2 hours, or until split peas are tender and soup becomes thick and creamy. Use an immersion blender to create an even creamier texture, if desired.

Cooking Tips

Add to each bowl your choice (or a combination) of boiled potatoes, brown rice, whole grain pasta, or cooked greens.

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