Split Pea Soup

By tschnet1

Ingredients

• 3 cups dried split peas
• 7 cups vegetable stock
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp dry mustard
• 2 cups onions, minced
• 4 medium garlic cloves, minced
• 3 stalks celery, minced
• 2 medium carrots, sliced
• 1 potato, diced
• fresh ground black pepper

Preparation

Step 1

Place first 5 ingredients in a large pot.

Bring to a boil reduce heat to low and simmer, partially covered about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent split peas from sticking to bottom of pot.

Add onions, garlic, celery, carrots and potato (you can saute these first or add them directly).

Partially cover and allow to simmer for about 40 minutes, stirring occasionally (you may need to add extra water).

Season to taste with pepper and vinegar.