INGREDIENTS
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 medium onion, diced
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2 - 3 garlic cloves, minced
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2 large parsnips, quartered and chopped
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2 large carrots, quartered and chopped
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1 pound dried green split peas (about 2 1/4 cup), picked over and rinsed
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1 teaspoon dried thyme
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1 teaspoon poultry seasoning or herb de provence, optional
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2 bay leaves
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6 cups water or vegetable broth, + more as needed
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1 teaspoon liquid smoke, optional (I didn't use any)
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mineral salt & fresh cracked pepper to taste