Split Pea Passion Soup

Ingredients

 * 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil or ¼ cup pure water
 * 1 onion
 * 2 carrots
 * 2 stalks celery
 * 2 cups split peas
 * 10 cups pure water or veggie stock
 * 1 tbsp soy sauce
 * 1 tbsp arrowroot or tapioca flour
 * sea salt and ground pepper to taste

Directions

 * 1) Chop the onion, carrots and celery and sauté them in the olive oil or water, stirring frequently, until the onion starts to soften.
 * 2) Add the split peas and mix well.
 * 3) Add the water or stock and soy sauce, and bring to a boil.
 * 4) Simmer over low heat for 1 hour or until the peas are soft.
 * 5) To thicken the soup broth, dissolve the arrowroot or tapioca flour in a bit of cold water, then stir into the hot soup.
 * 6) Add the salt and pepper to the soup, stir, and serve.
 * 7) To make a spicier version of this soup, try adding ground cumin, curry powder or cayenne pepper, ½ tsp at a time.