Split Pea Soup

Traditional split pea soup is made with smoked ham hocks, we get our smoky flavor from liquid smoke! This soup can be made with green or yellow split peas or lentils. Make some of Bernie's Brown Buns or Craig's Cracked Wheat Bread to serve on the side.

1 package green OR yellow split peas

2 T canola oil

1 t paprika

1/2 t cayenne pepper

1 large onion, diced

1 c celery, diced

1 carrot, chopped

4 t garlic, minced

1-2 t liquid smoke

1-2 T liquid aminos

Fresh cracked black pepper to taste

8 - 10 c low sodium vegetable broth

If you have time soak your split peas in a large bowl overnight, but not necessary. Drain the split peas before adding them to the soup.

In a Dutch oven or large saucepan, heat oil, add paprika and cayenne pepper. Add onions, celery, carrots, garlic and black pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes or until onions are soft. Drain split peas, add split peas and vegetable broth. Bring soup to boil, reduce heat. Add liquid smoke and liquid aminos. Simmer for 2 - 3 hours or until the split peas are soft (add more low sodium vegetable broth or water if your soup gets too thick).