Veggie Split Pea Soup

• 1 12 cups split peas, rinsed
• 1 cup water
• 5 cups broth, of choice (i used veggie powdered organic, no MSG and not too much sodium)
• 1 carrot, finely chopped
• 1 celery, with leaves finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons olive oil (sub. butter or veg.oil)
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 1 bay leaf
• salt & pepper
• 12 teaspoon cumin
• 12 teaspoon paprika
• 14 teaspoon turmeric
• 1 dash parsley

1. In a large pot add at low-med heat cook onions and garlic until transparent.
2. Add a little water as the time passes so the onions wont brown or crisp.
3. Add water/broth combo, spices and then add celery, carrots and peas.
4. Bring to a boil.
5. Reduce heat to a simmer for 1 to 11/2 hours - until peas are soft and mushy.
6. Remove the bay leaf.
7. Cool slightly.
8. Puree in a blender for a smooth soup or leave as is.

peas, water, broth, carrot, celery, olive oil, onion, garlic, bay leaf, salt, cumin, paprika, turmeric, parsley

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/veggie-split-pea-soup-416581 (may not work)