Betsy’s No Garlic Split Pea Soup

By Betsy Vail 05/14/17

Ingredients:

• 16 oz. green split peas, dry
• 8 c water
• 1 c celery, sliced
• ½ yellow onion, roughly chopped
• 1 bay leaf
• small pinch cayenne 
• small pinch thyme
• 2½ tsp salt
• ⅛ tsp pepper

Directions:

1. Check the peas for stones then rinse thoroughly. 
2. In a large pot, stir together all ingredients.
3. Bring the mixture to a boil and keep on a bubbling simmer for 20 minutes. 
4. Reduce the heat to a low simmer, and cook an additional 30 minutes or the peas are completely tender. 
5. Allow the mixture to cool slightly, then purée the ingredients together until they are smooth and creamy. I used my Ninja mixer and it worked well.
6. Pour the purée back into the pot and heat. Note: The soup can get thick, so add additional water if needed.
7. Add the optional Delicious Additions of your choice, then serve hot. 
8. Enjoy this rustic taste of home!

Delicious Additions:

• breakfast sausage, cooked and sliced (I used Jones All Natural brand)
• diced ham
• bacon bits
• chopped scallions
• croutons 
• sour cream
• grated cheese
• parsley

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