Yellow Split Pea Cheesy Pasta - Half Cup Habit

Ingredients

• 1 lb. pasta (rotini or pasta of choice)
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 1/2 cups chicken broth (or vegetable; divided)
• 1 cup split peas, yellow (uncooked)
• 1/2 cup onion (roughly chopped)
• 3 tbsps butter
• 1/2 cup yogurt (Greek)
• 3/4 cup cheese (of your choice; shredded)
• salt (to taste)
• springs thyme (fresh)