Split Pea Soup

INGREDIENTS

2 cups of green split peas, sorted and rinsed
3 carrots, peeled and chopped
1 yellow onion, chopped
1/2 tsp sea salt (or to taste)
1 tsp liquid smoke

DIRECTIONS

In a large pot, bring 6 cups of cold water and the split peas to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 1.5 hours, until the split peas are tender.

Add another 4 cups of water, the carrots, and the onion. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for another 0.5 hour, until the carrots are soft. Add the salt and liquid smoke.

Cool slightly. Puree in a blender until smooth. If you are blending in batches, stir very well first, to make sure the first batch isn't much thinner than the others.

This freezes very well.