Mushroom Leek Potato Soup

Ingredients:

• 16 oz cremini mushrooms, chopped
• 1 leek, chopped
• 2 potatoes, diced
• 1 tbsp butter
• 1 can veggetable broth
• salt
• pepper

Directions:

1. In a medium pot, heat butter on medium high heat until melted.
2. Add leeks and saute until soft.
3. Add mushrooms, potatoes, and vegetable broth and bring to a boil.
4. Reduce to a simmer and cook for 20 min or until potatoes are done.
5. Transfer to blender and puree. (May need to do in parts.)
6. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Split Pea Soup

Ingredients:

• 2 cups dried peas, soaked overnight, drained and rinsed
• 1 red onion, diced
• 2 carrots, chopped
• 2 celery ribs, chopped
• 5 garlic cloves minced
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 2 cups water
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp pepper
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 tsp oregano
• 2 bay leaves

Directions:

1. In a large pot, heat oil over medium-high heat.
2. Add red onion and saute until soft.
3. Add garlic and let bloom.
4. Add seasoning and let bloom.
5. Add carrots and celery and cook for a few minutes.
6. Add peas, broth, and water and bring to a boil.
7. Reduce heat and simmer until peas are soft.
8. Puree in blender (in batches).
9. Return to pot, season with salt and pepper to taste.