Leek and Split Pea Soup

Ingredients:

1 cup green split peas

2 large leeks, cleaned and chopped

1 onion, sliced

3 stalks celery, chopped

4 cups vegetable broth

1 green pepper, chopped

1 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp dried basil

1 tsp cajun seasoning

extra virgin olive oil

salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

1. In a pot, cover the split peas with water and cook on medium high heat until soft, about 25 minutes. 

2. In a separate soup pot, saute the onion, leeks, celery and green pepper with extra virgin olive oil. Cook for about 15 minutes or until soft. 

3. Add the vegetable broth and cooked split peas to the onion and leek mixture. Add the spices and season appropriately.

4. Using an immersion blender, blend the soup until it is very creamy. Taste and adjust spices accordingly.