Creamy split pea soup with tender veggies and smoky beef, perfect for cozy meals.

4 oz beef , diced
1 large yellow onion, finely chopped
2 celery ribs, sliced
3 carrots, sliced
3 garlic cloves, minced
6 cups chicken stock
2 cups dried split peas, rinsed
1 tsp fresh thyme
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
1 cup smoked beef, cubed
1 tsp sea salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp chopped parsley
1. Cook beef until crisp and reserve fat.
2. Sauté onion, celery, and carrots for 5 minutes.
3. Add garlic and cook 2 minutes.
4. Pour in stock and add split peas, thyme, and paprika.
5. Simmer 45 minutes until peas are soft.
6. Blend one-third of the soup and return to pot.
7. Stir in smoked beef and ; season to taste.

8. Serve hot with parsley.
Store for 4 days in the fridge.
Freeze for up to 3 months.
Add more smoked paprika for extra warmth.
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