Recipe: Vegetarian Split Pea Soup

Vegetarian Split Pea Soup

1 1/2 cups split peas
6 cups water
1 medium diced onion
2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
1/4 tsp garlic powder
salt and pepper
1/4 tsp dried parsley
2 medium grated carrots

In a large pot, combine split peas and water, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat. Cover and let simmer until tender (1 hour). Add onion, potato, garlic powder, salt and pepper to taste, dried parsley, and carrots. Simmer, covered, for 1 hour. Transfer soup mixture in batches to a blender, and puree until smooth. Return to heat and warm through.

Makes 6 servings
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