Pea Soup(From "Anderson'S" In California) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 qt. water
2 c. selected green or yellow peas, split
1 stalk celery, chopped
1 large carrot, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1/4 tsp. ground thyme
1 bay leaf
salt and pepper

Preparation

Cook slowly until peas and vegetables are very soft.
Strain through sieve.
I put soft vegetables in Cuisinart and mix with some of soup and put all back into pot.
If too thick, thin with small can chicken broth.