How to make Split Pea Soup

split peas

🥗Healthier: green lentils

💰Cheaper: yellow split peas

Yellow split peas are often less expensive and have a similar texture.

carrots

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: frozen mixed vegetables

Frozen mixed vegetables can be more budget-friendly and add variety.

Cut the veggies: leek, carrots, celery, and celery root.

Put the split peas in a pot and add water and bay leaves.

Cover the pot with its lid and allow the peas to cook for about 15 minutes over medium heat.

Check on the peas and add more water if needed, then add salt and pepper.

Cook for an additional 15 minutes.

Add more water gradually to prevent spilling over, if necessary.

Mix in the veggies that were cut earlier.

Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Cook over medium to low heat until the soup reaches the desired consistency.

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