split pea soup

By andrea_turnowski

Ingredients

• 2 cups(1 pound) green split peas
• 10 cups of water
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 tbsp. olive oil
• 2 large onions, finely diced
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 carrots, finely diced
• 2 celery ribs, finely diced
• 1 tsp. paprika
• 3 tbsp. tamari soy sauce
• ground pepper
• 3 tblsp. unsalted butter

Preparation

Step 1

1. In a large stockpot combine the peas, water, bay leaves and oil. Bring to a boil, stirring often so the peas don't stick. Reduce the heat to a lively simmer and cover the pot. Cook, stirring occasionally for 1 hour.
2. Remove the cover and stir in all the remaining ingredients except the butter. Cook, uncovered, for 30 minutes, or until the vegetables are very tender and the peas have dissolved. If too thick, then soup with water. Remove the bay leaf. Swirl in the butter before serving.

I added Grandma's dumplings.