Spicy Split Pea Soup

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 tsp chili pepper flakes
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 8 cups chicken broth
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1 lb split peas

Directions

1. Heat oil in pot.
2. Add onions, salt, pepper, and chili flakes. Sauté for 2-3 minutes.
3. Add garlic, bay leaf and rinsed and drained peas. Sauté for 2 minutes.
4. Add chicken broth and bring to a boil.
5. Let simmer on medium heat until peas are tender (about 45 minutes ).
6. Once tender, find and remove bay leaf, then take hand blender and blend soup until desired consistency.
7. Serve with a dash of hot sauce. Enjoy!