How to Make Split Pea Soup

Split Pea Soup

Ingredients
1 lb split peas washed (2 ½ cups) 2 med. Onions diced
3 Tbs olive oil 3 cloves garlic chopped
2 cups chopped carrots 3 bay leaves
1 tsp salt 12 cups water
¼ tsp cayenne pepper

Place diced onions in a large pot or dutch oven.
Add 3 Tbs olive oil and cook over med heat for 10 min
Add garlic, turn down heat to med-low and cover with lid for 5 minutes, stir occasionally.
Add washed split peas and stir, cook for 5 min.
Add 12 cups water, stir Add 2 cups chopped carrots, 3 bay leaves, cayenne pepper and stir.
Turn up heat to med-hi and boil. After it boils, turn down heat and simmer covered for 1 hour.
After 1 hr, add 1 tsp salt, stir cook an additional 10 minutes covered.
Enjoy
This soup does not have any chicken or beef stock or preservatives. It is made with time, love and care and is suitable for a vegan diet.