First gather your ingredients:
2 cups dried split peas
5 cups water
2 cups vegetarian broth (chicken broth optional)
Half a large onion
Extra Virgin Olive oil (EVOO)
Paprika
Salt & Pepper

Saute your onion until caramelized, about 2 mins.

Once your onions are done add your split peas, and water.
Cook on med. heat about 20 mins. or until tender.

Once pea mixture is at desired consistency, scoop 5 cups into blender. Blend until almost smooth. Mix with remaining pea mixture.
Add veggie or chicken broth and allow a minute for the flavors to meld.

Salt & Pepper to taste. Garnish with a drizzle of Olive Oil and paprika. Congratulations you have made split pea soup!