Split Pea Soup

Split peas are a great legume to add to your diet. No, it is technically not "paleo", but these little guys pack some great nutrients and are especially high in protein. I say they're delicious and well worth eating once in a while. So go for it if you eat legumes, this soup is tasty!

Ingredients:

• 3 c dried split peas (soaked in water overnight - simply cover the peas with water in a large pot)
• 4 pork bones, optional but recommended for flavor
• 1/2 large yellow onion, chopped
• 3 celery stalks and large carrots, chopped
• 1-2 tbs avocado or olive oil
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 tbs dried thyme
• 1 tbs dried sage
• salt and pepper, to taste

Directions:

• Drain the soaked peas, rinse them, and cover again with water in a large stock pot
• Add the pork bones to the peas
• Heat a sauté pan with the avocado oil
• Sauté the onion, garlic, and celery in the oil just until tender
• Bring the peas to a boil
• Add in the sautéed veggies and seasonings
• Cook 2-3 hours on low, adding more water if necessary
• It's done when it looks perfectly mushy (the typical texture of pea soup)
• Remove the bones and add any meat that is on them back to the soup
• Enjoy!