Easy Yellow Split Peas Soup
- 21 oz. yellow split peas (soak an hour or so to reduce cooking time)
- 3 big carrots, chopped in bite size pieces
- 5 celery stalks, chopped in bite size pieces
- 1 large sweet onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 t thyme
- 3/4 t salt
- 3/4 t pepper
- pinch of paprika
- 3 bay leaves
- 12 C chicken broth
- 8 oz. fresh spinach
In a large pot, saute carrots in olive oil for 5 minutes. Add celery and onion; saute 5 more minutes. Add garlic and saute until onion is soft.
Add spices, broth, and rinsed peas. Bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer for 30-50 minutes (depending on whether or not you soaked the peas). Add spinach and cook for another 5 minutes. Serve.
adapted from mediterraneanlatinloveaffair.com