Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 carrots diced
- 2 celery stalks diced
- 1 pound dried split peas rinsed
- 7 cups vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onions, garlic, carrots, and celery, and sauté until onions are translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add the rinsed split peas, vegetable broth, thyme, and smoked paprika to the pot. Stir to combine.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, for about 1 hour and 30 minutes, or until the peas are tender. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
