Hearty Split Pea Soup

Ingredients

• 2 tsp (10 mL) olive oil
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 carrots, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced crosswise
• 3/4 cup (175 mL) split peas
• 2 tbsp (30 mL) tomato paste
• 1 tsp (5 mL) salt
• 1/2 tsp (2 mL) pepper
• 1/2 tsp (2 mL) rubbed sage
• 1/2 tsp (2 mL) liquid smoke
• 4-1/2 cups (1.125 L) water
• 1/3 cup (75 mL) small pasta shapes
• 1/4 cup (50 mL) grated Parmesan cheese