Homemade Organic Split Pea Soup

Homemade Organic Split Pea Soup

1 c. Dried Arrowhead Mills Organic Split Peas (cooked according to directions but in 4 c. water)
1 T. Spectrum Organic Canola Oil
1/2 c. Diced Organic Onion (cut in 1/4" cubes)
1/2 c. Diced Organic Carrot (cut in 1/4" cubes)
1/2 c. Diced Organic Celery (cut in 1/4" cubes)
1 c. Diced Organic Potato (cut in 1/4" cubes)
4 c. Water
1 Rapunzel Organic Vegetable Bouillon Cube
3 Frontier Organic Bay Leaves
3/4 t. Frontier Organic Cinnamon
10 Frontier Organic Whole Cloves
1/2 t. Salt

Cook split peas according to directions using more water than called for - 4 cups.
Meanwhile, in a large pot saute onion, carrot and celery in oil until onion is translucent.
Add bay leaves, cinnamon, cloves and salt and cook briefly (about 30 seconds - taking care not to burn).
Add additional 4 c. water and bring to a boil.
Add potatoes and bouillon cube.
Reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are just tender but not mushy (about 10 minutes).
Turn off and set aside if split peas are not yet done.
When split peas are done (tender but still firm), add them (liquid and all) to the vegetable mixture.
Simmer for about 5-10 minutes to combine flavors.
Remove cloves and bay leaves. Adjust seasonings.

Note: Timing is very important. It is important that both the split peas and potatoes are tender but not overdone, so watch carefully and test often.

Serve with crackers or whole grain bread.
Serves 4.

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