Old-Time Split Pea Soup—WW2 Style and Meat-Free – Classic Fork

Ingredients

• 1½ cups dried green split peas
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 carrots, diced
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 bay leaf
• ½ teaspoon dried thyme
• 5 cups water or vegetable broth
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon oil or vegan butter