Microwave Split Pea Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

6 c. water
1 lb. dried green split peas (about 2 1/2 c.)
3 medium carrots, coarsely grated
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper

Preparation

Combine all ingredients in 3-quart casserole.
Cover and microwave on High for 10 minutes.
Reduce power to Medium. Microwave until vegetables are tender and soup is thickened, 1 hour to 1 hour and 10 minutes, stirring 2 or 3 times during cooking.