Split Pea Lentil Soup Recipe

Ingredients (14)

• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 3 stalks celery, trimmed and chopped
• 3 carrots, peeled and chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, chopped
• 3 bay leaves
• 1 1/2 cups dried split peas, picked over and rinsed
• 1/2 cup green or brown lentils, picked over and rinsed
• 8 cups water
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, plus more for optional garnish
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more for optional garnish
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme