Vegetarian Split Pea Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. split peas, washed
2 qt. water
1 c. sliced celery
1/2 c. diced onion
1 c. chopped carrots
1 c. diced potato
1 clove garlic, minced
1 bay leaf
1/4 c. snipped parsley
1/2 tsp. crushed oregano
1/2 tsp. crushed basil
1 tsp. dried Italian seasoning
1/2 tsp. salt
pinch of cayenne

Preparation

Combine all ingredients in a
Dutch oven. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer 1 hour or until split peas are cooked through.
Remove bay leaf before serving.
Makes 10 (1-cup) servings.