Crockpot Split Pea Soup

Another easy recipe to throw in the crockpot before work that'll leave you with a thick, creamy and flavorful soup all ready to eat for dinner. Maybe not everyone is a fan of split pea soup, I mean it does slightly resemble baby food- but this vegan version has so much flavor, and is full of nutrients and protein. If you like split peas, give it a go! This recipe was obtained from "Fresh From the Vegan Slow Cooker" by Robin Robertson.

Ingredients:

2 teaspoons of olive oil
1 onion, chopped
1 carrot, chopped,
1 celery rib, chopped
1 medium sized potato, diced
1 pound of green split peas, rinsed
7 cups of vegetable broth or water
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon of salt
1 teaspoon of coriander
½ teaspoon of cumin
½ teaspoon of black pepper
1 teaspoon of liquid smoke (optional- adds a smoky flavor)
4 slices of vegan bacon, cooked and chopped (optional) for garnish
minced parsley for garnish

Directions:

Sauté onion, carrot and celery in olive oil on medium heat for about 5 minutes or until soft. Add to the slow cooker with the potato, split peas, broth, bay leaf, salt, coriander, cumin and pepper. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours.

Right before serving add and mix in the liquid smoke. Taste and adjust seasons if necessary. Serve and garnish with bacon and parsley.