Healthy Split Pea Soup

Total Time: 2 hrs Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 30 mins

Ingredients

• 2 cups dried split peas
• 8 cups water
• 2 tablespoons canola oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 4 large carrots, chopped
• 3 stalks celery, chopped
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce or 2 tablespoons braggs liquid aminos
• sea salt
• black pepper
• lemon wedge (optional)

Recipe

• 1 in an 8 quart saucepan, saute onions and carrots in the canola oil with a little salt until onions are soft, about 1-2 minutes.
• 2 add water, split peas and a bit more salt. bring to a boil and reduce to simmer. let simmer for 1 hour, partially covered.
• 3 add celery, soy sauce or bragg's, additional salt and pepper to taste. simmer for an additional 30 minutes, uncovered.
• 4 serve with a squeeze of lemon if desired.