Split Pea Soup
Split Pea Soup is a simple, humble soup, but don't underestimate its ability to satisfy and comfort.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon coconut or olive oil
- I medium onion, chopped small, about 1 cup
- 3 celery stalks and leaves, chopped small, about 1 1/2 cups
- 3 medium carrots, chopped small, about 2 1/2 cups
- 8 cup water or vegetable broth, or combination of both
- 4 to 7 small waxy potatoes, like Yukon Gold, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch cubes
- 1 1/2 dried split peas, rinsed
- 1/2 cup dried yellow split peas, rinsed
- 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- 1 batch of Shiitake "Bacon" Crisps (can be made in advance)
Instructions
- Heat oil over medium heat in a large pot. Add onion, celery and carrots and sprinkle with salt. Cook until tender, about 5 to 8 minutes. Add vegetable broth, potatoes, dried peas and nutritional yeast. Simmer, partially covered, for about 35 to 40 minutes. Taste and adjust seasonings. Ladle into bowls and top with Shiitake “Bacon” Crisps.
