12 Steps to Whole Foods

Making Plant-Based Main Dishes
* Split Pea Soup
1½ tsp. extra virgin olive oil
1 yellow onions, chopped
1 bay leaves
1½ cloves garlic, minced
1 C dried split peas, rinsed well
½ C brown rice, rinsed well
7 C water
2 carrots, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
1½ potatoes, diced
2 Tbsp.dried (or 4 Tbsp. fresh) parsley
1½ tsp. dried basil
1½ tsp. dried thyme
tsp. freshly ground black pepper
1 Tbsp. sea salt
In a large pot over medium-high heat, sauté the onion and garlic in the oil until the onions are translucent. Add
the peas, rice, bay leaves, salt, and water. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 20 min., stirring
occasionally.
Add the carrots, celery, potatoes, parsley, basil, thyme, and pepper. Simmer for 30 min. until the vegetables are
tender. Serves 6.
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