Split Pea Soup With Glucomannan

• 1 lb dried split green peas
• 1 teaspoon celery seed
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 large yellow onion, chopped
• 1 cup baby carrots, chopped
• 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 teaspoon thyme
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 teaspoons sea salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper, to taste
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 32 ounces vegetable stock or 32 ounces chicken stock
• 12 g glucomannan, opt'l, reduce water if not (fiber powder)
• 2 cups water

1. In a large bowl, soak peas for 4 hours in enough water, covering peas by 2". Drain and rinse.
2. In a slow cooker, combine peas, celery seed, garlic, onion, carrots, parsley, thyme, bay leaves, salt, pepper, & oil. Add the stock.
3. In a medium bowl, combine glucomannan and water. Stir to thicken. Add to slow cooker. Mix.
4. Cook on low for 8-9 hours or on high for 4-5 hrs., until peas are soft.

green peas, celery, garlic, yellow onion, baby carrots, fresh parsley, thyme, bay leaves, salt, pepper, extra virgin olive oil, vegetable stock, glucomannan, water

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/split-pea-soup-with-glucomannan-469054 (may not work)