Split Pea Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. green split peas
3 qt. water
1 1/2 tsp. salt
2 1/2 Tbsp. butter
1 1/2 c. finely chopped carrots
1 c. finely chopped sweet potato
1 c. finely chopped onions
1/2 c. finely chopped celery
1/2 to 3/4 tsp. ground marjoram
1 tsp. basil
1 to 2 cloves garlic, crushed
1/2 to 3/4 tsp. ground cumin
1/2 c. dry white wine
fresh ground black pepper

Preparation

Cook peas in salted water for about 1 hour.
Skim off foam and discard.
Saute carrots, sweet potatoes, celery and onions in butter for 10 minutes.
Stirring constantly, add herbs and cooked vegetables for another 5 minutes.
Add to soup.
Simmer for 45 minutes to 1 hour.
Add wine and pepper.
Serves 6 to 8.