Crock Pot Split Pea Soup (Vegan & Soy and Gluten Free)

• 1 - 16 oz. bag green split peas, rinsed and drained
• 1 cup chopped organic yellow onion
• 1 cup chopped organic baby carrots
• 1 cup chopped organic celery
• 1 tbsp. chopped garlic
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 tbsp. dried parsley
• 1 tsp. dried thyme
• 1 tsp. ground coriander
• 1 tsp. ground cumin
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
• freshly ground black pepper
• 8 cups reduced sodium vegetable broth

Put everything into a sprayed crock pot.  Give it a good stir, cover and cook on low for 6 hours.  

Remove bay leaves before serving.

Yields five 2 cup servings: 357 calories, 0g fat, 21g protein, 25g fiber, 43 net carbs per serving.

Enjoy!