Spiced-Up Vegetarian Split Pea Soup

This is more-or-less a basic yellow split pea soup with a few unique spices added for a flavor boost.

Saute for 3-5 minutes:
1 medium onion, diced
1 tbsp olive oil (or other oil)

Add and saute for about 10 mins until starting to soften"
2 carrots, diced
2 stalks celery, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced

Add and saute for 1 min:
1 tbsp smoked paprika
1 tbsp dried thyme
1 tsp turmeric
1/2-1 tsp cayenne pepper

Add and stir together:
1 1/2 cups split yellow peas
5-6 cups water or vegetable stock (adjust quantity depending on how thick you want your soup)

Simmer until peas are tender and falling apart, about 45 minutes and then add:
1 tbsp lemon juice
Salt and pepper to taste.


A few servings ideas:
Sour cream or Greek yogurt
Hot sauce
Mustard (traditional Swedish way to eat split pea soup)
Fresh herbs like dill or parsley
Add cooked rice or other grain to make a more substantial meal