Split Pea and Barley Soup

Yield: 4 servings

Preparation time: 30 minutes

Cook time: 1 hour 30 minutes

Total time: 2 hours

Ingredients:

• 1.5 cups split peas, dry

• 3 tablespoons canola oil

• 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped

• 1 large carrot, peeled and coarsely chopped

• 2 celery stalks, coarsely chopped

• 1 tablespoon garlic

• 6 cups low-sodium vegetable broth

• ½ cup pearl barley, dry

• 2 cups water

• ¼ teaspoon salt

• White pepper to taste

Directions:

1. Heat oil in a pot over medium-high heat. Add onion, carrot, celery and garlic. Sauté until onions are translucent.

2. Add vegetable broth and split peas. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 1 hour.

3. Combine pearl barley and water in another pot. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until cooked, about 30 to 40 minutes.

4. Blend soup with immersion blender until smooth.

5. Add pearl barley to blended soup. Stir to combine.

6. Season with salt and white pepper.