Split Pea Soup

Ingredients:

1 cup dried split peas

1 bag frozen peas (16 oz.)

2 boxes chicken broth

4 cups water

1/2 tsp. Red pepper flakes

1/2 tsp. Turmeric 

1 tsp. Thyme

2 bay leaves

1/2 tsp. Paprika 

1 Tbsp. Chicken Bouillon 

1 sweet onion chopped

2 carrots chopped

3 cloves chopped garlic

1 stick celery diced (optional)

1 zucchini diced (optional)

1-3 smaller potatoes diced (optional)

Stovetop method:

Place all ingredients in soup pot. Cook on high to simmer, cover with lid and
cook on medium-low at a simmering boil for 2 hours.  Serve hot with homemade bread.  Take bay leaves out before serving.

Crockpot Method:

Place all ingredients in crockpot. Cook on high for 8 hours.  Serve hot with homemade bread.  Take bay leaves out before serving.