Vegetarian Split Pea Soup

Ingredient List

16 oz dried green peas
6 cups water
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
2 carrots, diced
2 celery stalks, diced
1/2 cup onion, diced
2 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp turmeric
1 tsp sea salt (optional)
Freshly ground pepper

Directions

Heat oil in medium sauce pan. Add garlic, onion, carrots , celery and crushed red pepper. Sauté for about 3-5 minutes.
Add, paprika, cumin and turmeric and sauté for another 2 minutes. Add peas and mix well.
Add water, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil.
Turn heat to low, cover half way and simmer for 35-40 minutes or until peas are cooked.
Remove from heat. Season to taste.