2 Cups Dried Split Peas 12 Cups Water
4 Bay Leaves
Sea Salt
1 Tbsp Olive Oil
1 Large yellow onion, peeled and chopped
4 ribs celery, chopped
4 carrots, peeled and chopped
2 cups vegetable broth (CHECK LABEL to make sure no other added ingredients but water and veggies....usually an organic brand is ok)
6 cups water
1 tsp fresh thyme
- Put dried peas in saucepan and cover with 12 cups water. Add 2 bay leaves and sea salt and bring to a boil. Let cook on medium heat for 10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- Place olive oil and heat over medium heat. Add onion, celery, and carrots. Sauté for 8 minutes until onion begins to turn translucent (I like to add a little fresh garlic in this for extra flavor).
- Add veggie broth and 6 cups water. Add 2 more bay leaves, peas, sautéed veggies, thyme and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and cover. Let simmer for one hour and stir occasionally so the peas do not settle the bottom and burn.
- Remove the bay leaves and season with sea salt.