I’m big on legumes because they are so high in fiber, with a mix of complex carbohydrates and excellent plant-protein. Split peas I find particularly tasty because they are slightly sweet with a starchy texture. Legumes are essential to a healthy diet. They provide so many health benefits and are considered nutrition-dense due to their high nutrient, low-calorie ratio. This filling soup is great for lunch or dinner and can be enjoyed with your favourite bread or crackers.

Ingredients

• 2 cups organic dried green split-peas
• 6 cups water
• 4 cloves garlic
• olive oil/salt/pepper
• 1 cup organic veggie broth
• 2 cups chopped organic carrots
• 1 cup chopped white onion
• 8-10 chopped small organic mushrooms

Directions

1. bring to a boil, cover and cook on medium heat for 30min: 2 cups of split-peas to 6 cups water with 2 cloves garlic and 2 tbs olive oil
2. in a pan over your stovetop, drizzle olive oil and add 2 cloves of minced garlic, 1 cup onions, salt/pepper (to taste) and stir until caramelized
3. add 2 cups chopped carrots, 1 cup chopped onion and 1 cup veggie broth adding a little more olive oil to taste
4. simmer for 10-15min stirring often until cooked
5. stir in veggies into pot of cooked split-peas and enjoy