Split Pea Soup

(Anne B.)

You might want to double the recipe, it’s pretty delicious. Also, since you're already chopping all the veggies, chop extra and store them in a bag in the freezer, so next time you'll have them ready to dump right in the pot.

1 Tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, chopped
1 rib celery, sliced thinly
2 carrots, sliced thinly
1 cup dry split peas, rinsed and drained
4 cups vegetable broth
1/4 teaspoon dried ground thyme
1/4 teaspoon dried marjoram
2 Tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (or 1 1/2 teaspoons dried)

Cook onion in olive oil for a couple of minutes until softened, then add celery and carrots and cook for 3 more minutes. Add everything else and cook on low for 50-60 minutes (30 will work in a pinch). Pull out 2 cups and blend it until smooth and return it to the pot. Add salt and pepper to taste.

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