Vegan Split Pea Soup (Easy!)

Ingredients

• 1 yellow onion
• 1 large carrot
• 2 ribs celery
• 12 oz. sweet potato (or Yukon gold)
• 5-6 cloves garlic
• 1 tsp. smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp. dried oregano
• 7 cups vegetable broth
• 1 lb. green split peas*
• 1/4 tsp. salt (or more)

Instructions

1. 1

   Dice onion, carrot, and celery. Peel and dice sweet potato (or gold potato).

2. 2

   In a large stockpot over medium-high heat, sauté onion, carrot, and celery for 7-8 minutes. (I use 3 Tbsp. water/veggie broth for no-oil sauté method, adding more as needed.)

3. 3

   Meanwhile, mince garlic.

4. 4

   Add potatoes, garlic, smoked paprika, oregano, and salt to the pot. Stir and sauté 1 minute.

5. 5

   Add vegetable broth. Then rinse split peas well (picking out any debris or unwanted pieces) and drain. Add to pot.

6. 6

   Bring to a boil. Then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 1 hour or until split peas are tender, stirring occasionally.

7. 7

   Serve as is or blend. Add salt & black pepper to taste.