Naanee'S Pea Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 qt. water
1 1/2 to 2 c. split peas
4 carrots
5 celery
2 large onions
1 1/2 tsp. basil
salt and pepper
1/2 tsp. cumin
1/2 tsp. red pepper (optional)

Preparation

Mince the onions.
Slice carrots and celery.
Mix all the ingredients with the salt and pepper according to taste.
Boil, then simmer for 1 1/2 hours.