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Split Pea Soup
Servings: 4
Preparation Time: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- 1/2 cup chopped celery
- 1 cup chopped carrots
- 1 cup chopped onions
- 2 teaspoons sea salt
- 1 1/2 cup rinsed and picked green split peas
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon cumin seed
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 pound ground beef cooked and seasoned with sausage seasoning
Directions:
In a large pot, add coconut oil and set on medium heat. Once the oil is hot, add celery, carrots, onions, and salt. Cook the vegetables until the onions are translucent, 5–7 minutes.
Add split peas, broth, turmeric, cumin, and pepper. Stir to combine all seasonings, turn the heat to high, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for an hour, stirring occasionally. Add the seasoned and cooked ground beef and let simmer for 10 minutes. Enjoy.
Variation: Add 1/3 cup barley and 1/4 cup lentils with the split peas.
Recipe and photo submitted by Mariya, Woodland, WA.
