Recipe: Split Pea Soup

Serves: 6

Ingredients:

• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 2 medium carrots, peeled and chopped, 1/4 inch thick pieces
• 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch pieces
• 2 cups dried split peas, rinsed (preferably soaked overnight)
• 8 cups chicken or vegetable broth
• 3 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• A sprinkle of chili powder to taste
• sea salt to taste
• pepper, fresh ground to taste

1. In a large soup pot warm the olive oil over medium-high heat. Saute the onion until translucent (approximately 5 minutes).
2. Add the carrots, sweet potato and saute for an additional 5 minutes.
3. Add the broth, rinsed split peas, salt, pepper and chili powder. Stir until evenly blended. Bring to a boil then reduce to simmer. Cook for 30-40 minutes stiring occasionally until split peas are cooked through and begin to dissolve. Serve with some sauteed kale on the side for extra rich vitamins, minerals and fiber!