Down Home Vegetarian / Vegan Split Pea Soup

• 1 large onion, diced
• 6 carrots, sliced
• 4 celery ribs, sliced
• 2 cups frozen corn
• 4 teaspoons better than bouillon, no chicken flavor
• 8 cups water
• 1 lb split peas, rinsed
• 12 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 14 teaspoon black pepper

1. Saute onion in one short spray of cooking spray until just starts to soften.
2. Add remaining ingredients except paprika and pepper, bring to a boil.
3. Reduce heat to low and simmer covered for one hour or until vegetables are soft.
4. When finished, add smoked paprika and black pepper to taste.

onion, carrots, celery, frozen corn, bouillon, water, peas, paprika, black pepper

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/down-home-vegetarian-vegan-split-pea-soup-513689 (may not work)