Green Split Pea & Cauliflower Soup - Alberta Pulse Growers

Ingredients

• 2 Tbsp (30 mL) canola oil, cold pressed, if available (see notes)
• 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 yellow onion, diced
• 4 cups (1 L) chopped fresh or frozen cauliflower, thawed (see notes)
• 1/2 cup (125 mL) dry green split peas, rinsed & drained
• 1 tsp (5 mL) dried thyme leaves
• 4 cups (1 L) low sodium vegetable or chicken broth
• salt & freshly ground pepper, to taste
• 1/3 cup (75 mL) crumbled Old Cheddar cheese (see notes)