Vegetarian Split Pea Soup Recipe

Bring a medium-size pot of salted water to a boil add orzo and cook until al dente. Drain well.

In a large skillet saute onion celery garlic and carrots in olive oil for 5 minutes.

Place vegetables vegetable broth peas thyme chile pepper salt and pepper in a pressure cooker. Cover. When pressure cooker reaches full pressure cook for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove the pressure cooker from the heat. Add cooked orzo and serve.

Note: If you would like creamier soup puree soup in a food processor or blender. Add additional broth to bring the soup to the consistency you desire.