FC Split Pea Vegetable Soup

2 cups dried split peas

8 cups water

2 Tbsp parsley flakes

2 bay leaves

1 large onion chopped

1 tsp dry mustard

3 stalks of celery chopped

1/2 tsp (smoked) paprika

2 carrots chopped

White or black pepper

2 cups potatoes chopped

1 large tomato chopped

2 cloves garlic minced 1/2 cup chopped cilantro or parsley

• Place the peas and water in a large soup pot. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 20 minutes.
• Add the remaining ingredients, except tomato and cilantro or parsley. Mix well, bring to a boil again, reduce heat, cover and simmer for about 45 minutes, until vegetables are tender.
• Add the tomato and fresh cilantro or parsley.
• Season with sea salt if desired.*
• Use an immersion blender or regular blender to make a smooth soup.

Mix well and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

* Bragg’s Amino Acids can be used.