Easy-Peasy Split Pea Soup

Nothing says springtime like delicious peas! And when the weather hasn't fully warmed up yet, what better way to celebrate them is in a comforting bowl of soup? This recipe calls for dried in case fresh aren't available yet, but you could always substitute with fresh! I always say fresh and local organic ingredients are the best, and key to a healthy long life!

Ingredients

1 pound split peas (dry)

1 large onion diced

2 medium cloves garlic minced

3 medium celery stalks sliced thin

3 medium carrots sliced thin

2 smoked cooked ham steaks diced small

48 oz low sodium veggie stock

½ c white wine

1 bay leaf

Rinse the peas and soak over night. Ideally 24 hours, then drain them. They will be ready for use.

Sauté onions in a pad of butter until they sweat a little, and then mix in garlic and saute for a few minutes. Add carrots and celery, a dash of S&P and stir. Then add the wine to deglaze a little and cook down slightly. Add the ham, peas, bay leaf, and broth and bring to a boil. Once boiling simmer for an hour. Take an immersion blender and buzz the soup a little if you want a heartier soup that’s thick.