This recipe is so easy to make and the results are so tasty that everyone in the family will be asking for seconds!
Ingredients:
2tbsp olive oil
2 cups onions, diced
1 cup celery, diced
1 cup carrots, diced
3 cups sweet potatoes, diced
4 garlic cloves, chopped
1tsp black pepper
1tsp oregano
1tsp thyme
1tsp paprika
454g yellow split peas
5 cups vegetable stock
5 cups water
1tbsp vegetable bouillon
3 bay leaves
Method:
In a large pot over a low heat, heat the oil.
Add onion, celery, carrot, sweet potatoes, garlic, pepper, oregano, thyme and paprika, stirring to combine.
Cook 5-10 minutes until onions and celery start to soften.
Add the split peas, stock, water, bouillon, bay leaves and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for one hour.
At this point, you can serve the soup as it is for a chunky soup or puree it for a creamier soup.