Comforting Split Pea Soup
(courtesy of Michele Swaczyna, certified holistic nutritionist and vegan blogger in Reno. Serves 2 to 4)
Photo by Candice Vivien
1 cup dry green split peas, rinsed and drained
7 cups vegetable broth
1 bay leaf
1 medium sweet onion, chopped
1 carrot, chopped into rounds
1 medium sweet potato, peeled and chopped
½ teaspoon thyme
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 cup water
1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
In a large soup pot, place split peas, vegetable broth, and bay leaf. Allow to simmer on medium heat, slightly covered, for 60 to 90 minutes. After peas are almost tender, add onion, carrot, sweet potato, thyme, pepper, and 1 cup of water. Simmer on medium to low heat for another 15 to 20 minutes until vegetables are tender. Turn off heat completely, cover, and let stand at least 10 minutes. Add fresh dill and serve.
