Vegan Split Pea Soup - Seward Community Co-op

Ingredients

• Olive oil for sautéing
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 2 carrots, peeled and coined
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 3 small Yukon gold potatoes, scrubbed and chopped into cubes
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/8 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 bay leaf
• 4 cups vegetarian broth, plus more if needed
• 1 1/4 cups (1/2 pound) dry green or yellow split peas
• 2 or 3 leaves green kale, stems removed, coarsely chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon apple cider vinegar or lemon juice
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tsp Liquid Smoke (optional)