1c yellow split peas 2c water 3T olive oil 1 yellow onion, diced 1c sliced carrot 1c sliced celery 16oz baby bella mushrooms, halved 6 cloves garlic, thinly sliced 2t thyme 1t oregano 1/2t sage 1/3c balsamic vinegar 2T soy sauce 16oz baby yellow potatoes, halved 14 1/2oz can of tomato sauce 3c vegetable broth 2 bay leaves salt pepper instant potatoes Bring yellow peas and water to a boil, then simmer for about 20 minutes, until soft. Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrot, and celery along with a couple of pinches of salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally for 8mins. Add mushrooms, garlic, thyme, oregano, sage, and a couple of pinches of salt and pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, for 4-5mins. Stir in balsamic vinegar and soy sauce to deglaze the pan, scraping the bits off the bottom. Add potatoes, cooked peas, tomato sauce, broth, and bay leaves, along with a couple of pinches of salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, stirring occasiona