Split Pea and Smoked Turkey Soup

• 1 1/2 teaspoons vegetable oil
• 1 cup chopped onions
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 2 ribs celery, chopped (preferably with leaves)
• 8 cups reduced-sodium, defatted chicken broth
• 2 cups split peas, rinsed
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 small carrot, finely chopped
• 1/4 pound smoked turkey breast, cut into small cubes
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt

1. 1) Heat the oil in a heavy-bottomed soup pot and add the onions, garlic, and celery.
2. Cook until the onions soften, about 5 minutes.
3. Keep the pot covered between stirrings.
4. 2) Add the remaining ingredients and bring to a boil.
5. Reduce to a simmer and cook, uncovered, for 1 1/4 hours.

vegetable oil, onions, clove garlic, celery, chicken broth, peas, bay leaves, carrot, turkey breast, freshly ground pepper, kosher salt

Taken from www.cookstr.com/recipes/split-pea-and-smoked-turkey-soup (may not work)