Engine 2 Split Pea Soup

1 onion, chopped
2 bay leaves
2 cloves garlic, minced
16oz split peas
32oz veg broth
3c water
2T Bragg Liquid aminos
4 stalks of celery, chopped
4 carrots, chopped
1c parsley, chopped
1t ground thyme
1T white vinegar
cracked black pepper to taste

* After sauteeing the first ingredients, deglaze pan with 1/2c water, then add to a crock pot, plus all the rest of the ingredients. Cook on high 4 hrs, low on 6-8. Before serving use immersion blender to partially puree and thicken the soup.

saute onion, celery and garlic together on medium heat in heavy pot until onion is translucent. Add peas, stir until warm. Add stock, water, Bragg's, bring to boil. Cover and cook over low heat, stirring occasionally for 30 minutes. Add carrots, vinegar and thyme and continue cooking until carrots are done and peas are desired consistency. season w/ pepper

Serving Size: 4

Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user ARTZY_FARTZY68.