Real French-canadian Pea Soup

Total Time: 2 hrs 5 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 2 hrs

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 cups yellow split peas
• 5 cups water
• 2 small carrots, grated
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 2 tablespoons sunflower oil or 2 tablespoons other light tasting oil or 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 1/2 cups soymilk or 1 1/2 cups cows milk
• salt and pepper, to taste

Recipe

• 1 put peas in large pot, and wash/rinse with water. add the 5 cups of water, and bring to a rolling boil. leave boil 5 minutes, turn heat off and cover for an hour.
• 2 add the carrots, onions, and half of the oil. bring back to a boil, cover, then leave to simmer for an hour or until the onions are translucent. if a creamier, thicker consistency is desired, leave to cook longer.
• 3 add the remaining oil, soy milk and spices.
• 4 serve. enjoy!
• 5 vegans-use only soy milk.