Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion diced
- 2 stalks celery diced
- 2 medium carrots sliced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 2 cups dried yellow split peas rinsed
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onions, celery, and carrots, and sauté until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add the garlic and sauté for another minute until fragrant. Pour in the vegetable broth and add the rinsed yellow split peas, thyme, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer.
- Cover and let simmer for about 1 hour, or until the split peas are tender. Remove the bay leaf, stir in the lemon juice, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.
