Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cups onions, diced
• 1 cup celery, diced
• 1 cup carrot, diced
• 3 cups sweet potatoes, diced
• 4 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 1 teaspoon thyme
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 lb yellow split peas
• 5 cups vegetable stock
• 5 cups water
• 1 tablespoon vegetable bouillon
• 3 bay leaves

Instructions

1. In large pot over low heat, add oil, onion, celery, carrot, sweet potatoes, garlic, pepper, oregano, thyme, and paprika, stirring to combine. Cook 5-10 minutes till onions, and celery start to soften.

2. Add split peas, stock, water, bouillon, bay leaves, and bring to a boil.

3. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer 60 minutes.

4. At this point you can serve it as is for chunky soup or puree it in batches for a creamer soup.