Pea Soup

Why do peas have such a bad rep?  I've tried almost every known diet known to mankind and they are always on the "forbidden" list.  They have so many benefits:  weight management, good for your heart, prevent signs of aging, constipation, anaemia & fatigue, reduce depression & bad cholesterol too name but a few.  So eat your peas!

Ingredients:

1 T olive oil

2 onions, chopped

1 carrot, chopped

3 garlic cloves, chopped

1 cup, dried green split peas, rinsed

2 c of water

1 - 900 ml container of vegetable broth

3 cups of frozen green peas

Directions:
Heat oil in a pot.  Add onions and carrots and cook until tender.  (3 - 5 mins)
Add garlic and cook for 2 more minutes
Stir in split peas until coated
Add water and broth.  Bring to a boil and reduce heat to med-low.
Simmer, partially coverted, until peas are very tender.  (about 45 mins)
Add frozen peas and cook for 2 mins more.

Puree soup, in batches, in a blender until smooth.

Optional:  garnish with bacon bits and chopped chives

Adapted from Chatelaine Magazine