Split Pea Soup

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups dried split peas
• 4 cups water
• 1 small onion (chopped)
• 3/4 cup carrot (chopped)
• 2 Tbsp nutritional yeast flakes (optional)
• 1 Tbsp toasted sesame oil or olive oil
• 1 tsp each: ground cumin, garlic powder, and salt
• 1/2-1 tsp liquid smoke (optional)
• pinch of ground black pepper

Instructions

1. Pick through peas, discarding any foreign matter. Rinse peas.
2. In large pot, combine all ingredients. Bring to boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer 1 hour, or until peas are tender. Stir occasionally.
Note: for creamy soup, let soup cool, then blend until smooth, and reheat. Refrigerate leftovers and use within 7 days or freeze.

Makes 6-8 servings

Nutrition Facts Per Serving:
Calories: 178
Carbohydrates: 29 g
Protein: 11 g
Fat: 2.5 g
Fiber: 11 g
Sodium: 350 mg
Potassium: 501 mg
Phosphorus: 169 mg

Recipe Source: David's Vegan Home Cooking