Vegetarian Split Pea Soup

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 medium onions (diced)
• 2 carrots (diced)
• 3 celery stalks (diced)
• 6 cups vegetable stock or water
• 2 cups yellow split peas
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 2 bay leaves
• salt and pepper (to taste)

Instructions

1. 1

   In a large pot over medium high heat, add olive oil and onions. Cook for 4-5 minutes, until onions are translucent and becoming soft.

2. 2

   Add carrots and celery and cook for 2 minutes.

3. 3

   Add all the remaining ingredients, and bring to a boil. Lower heat, cover and simmer for 1½ hours, stirring every 25 minutes or so, until peas are tender.

4. 4

   Stir and adjust the consistency by adding ½ cup water at a time, until desired consistency is reached. I usually add between 1 cup to 1 1/2 cups.

5. 5

   Pull bay leaves out, season well with salt and pepper and serve.