Smoked Tofu Split Pea Soup

Warm up with this comfort meal.

1 pkg	Sunrise Smoked Tofu Original , cubed
2 Tbsp	olive oil
1	onion , diced
1 tsp	dried thyme
2 cups	carrots , cubed
2½ cups	celery , chopped
3 cloves	garlic , minced
6 cups	vegetable broth
2 cups	water
2½ cups	of dried green split peas , (presoaked overnight or 8 hours in water)
2	bay leaves
1 tsp	salt & pepper
	croutons , (optional)

Rinse and pre-soak your green split peas in a large bowl of water for at least 8 hours or overnight
In a large pot with a lid, on med-high heat, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil, enough to cover the bottom of the pot
Add in your dried thyme and onions and sauté for around 2-3 minutes until the onions are translucent
Add in the carrots, celery and garlic. Cook for another 3 minutes
Next pour in the broth, water, split peas, bay leaves and salt and pepper
Cover and bring to a boil then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 1.5-2 hours or until the peas are broken down and the soup is thickened
*make sure to stir the bottom of the pot every 20-30 minutes, so the peas don’t stick
Before serving add in smoked tofu and bring soup to a boil again to heat through
Serve with croutons