Simply Whole By Devi

Yellow Split Pea and Leek Soup

A very hearty, thick, wonderful soup! Great cold night dinner! Very easy recipe, the longest time it to just let the peas cook.

CourseSoups, Entree

Servings	Prep Time
6	15minutes

Cook Time

165minutes

Servings	Prep Time
6	15minutes

Cook Time

165minutes

Ingredients

2cups yellow split peas
6cups water or vegetable broth
2 carrotscut into small dice
1 red onioncut into small dice
3 leekswhite and green parts separated, sliced small
4 celery stalkscut into small dice
1/2tsp salt
2 Tbs tamari (or if necessarycoconut amino’s to keep soy and gluten free), soy sauce

Instructions

Bring the water or broth to boil and add the peas. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook until peas are soft, about 2 hours.
When the peas are soft, add carrots, onion, and white parts of the leeks. Cook for 20-30 minutes until the vegetables are soft. Add celery and cook for 5 minutes. Add salt, tamari, and green part of the leeks and cook for 7-10 min more. Serve.
Notes:
Serve with a big salad or with your favorite whole grain bread.