Vegan Split Pea Soup {Gluten-Free} - The Blender Girl

Ingredients

• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 1 medium carrot, diced
• 2 ribs celery, diced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 8 cups vegetable broth
• 1/2 teaspoon chipotle powder
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 2 cups dried split peas, rinsed
• 1/2 large orange-fleshed sweet potato, cubed
• 1 teaspoon Celtic sea salt, plus more to taste
• 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more to taste
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, plus more to serve
• 1/4 cup finely chopped green onions (white and green part)
• 1/4 cup finely chopped flat-leaf parsley