Real French-Canadian Pea Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 cups yellow split peas
5 cups water
2 small carrots, grated
1 small onion, chopped
2 2 tablespoons other light tasting oil or 2 tablespoons butter
1 1/2 cups soymilk or 1 1/2 cups cows milk
salt and pepper, to taste

Preparation

Put peas in large pot, and wash/rinse with water. Add the 5 cups of water, and bring to a rolling boil. Leave boil 5 minutes, turn heat off and cover for an hour.
Add the carrots, onions, and half of the oil. Bring back to a boil, cover, then leave to simmer for an hour or until the onions are translucent. If a creamier, thicker consistency is desired, leave to cook longer.
Add the remaining oil, soy milk and spices.
Serve. Enjoy!
Vegans-Use only soy milk.