Split Pea Soup with Crunchy Croutons | Plant-Based Recipe | SmartyPlants

Ingredients

• 1 large yellow onion, diced
• 2 cups carrots, sliced
• 1 pound dried split green peas, checked for stones, rinsed and drained
• 5 cups water, more for sautéing
• 3 medium bay leaves
• 1 1/2 teaspoons sea salt
• 6 turns freshly ground black pepper