Vegetarian Split Pea Soup Recipe — The Mom 100

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cups chopped onion
• 2 cups chopped celery
• 2 cups peeled and chopped carrots
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 3 garlic cloves ((minced))
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper ((to taste))
• 10 cups less sodium vegetable broth
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 cups dried split green peas
• Grated Parmesan ((to serve; optional))