Slow Cooked Yellow Split Pea Soup

This savory yellow split pea soup is a simple, deeply nourishing cold-weather meal with a naturally creamy texture. It’s vegan, though chicken stock can be used in place of vegetable stock. Just be sure to use a good-quality broth for depth of flavor, and if it’s salted, add salt to taste at the end of cooking. Add everything to your slow cooker in the morning and come home to a comforting, savory stew in the evening. Serve with cooked short-grain brown rice or gluten-free flatbread and a few spoonfuls of fermented vegetables for a beautifully balanced meal.