Delicious Pea Soup Vegetarian (you can add ham if you like)

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Delicious thick pea soup. One pound of very well rinsed split peas, 2-3 sliced carrots, 1/2 of onion minced or 1/2 Tblsp dried minced onion. 6 cups of broth your choice but for vegetarian add beef broth, 1 tsp of himalayan salt or any kind you prefer. 1 td smoked paprika, 1/2 tsp cumin, 1- 2 cloves minced garlic opt., add pepper when done to taste. You can add sprig of thyme . I garnish with a fresh sage leaf.