Split Pea Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. dried split peas, looked and washed
1 large onion, chopped
3 medium carrots, chopped fine
3 cans seasoned chicken broth
2 to 3 celery stalks, chopped fine
olive oil

Preparation

Heat chicken broth until boiling; add peas and boil, uncovered, 2 minutes. Remove from heat and cover; let stand at least 1 hour. Warm peas and stir in remaining ingredients. Cook over medium-high heat until tender. Makes about 2 quarts.