Split Pea And Barley Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 1/2 c. water
1 1/2 c. (10 oz.) dried split peas, rinsed and drained
1/2 c. barley
1 large carrot, diced
1 tsp. garlic, minced
1/2 c. chopped onion
1 large stalk celery, diced
1/4 tsp. thyme
1/4 tsp. pepper
5 c. chicken broth

Preparation

Put all ingredients in a 3 to 4-quart pot. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, one hour, until peas begin to fall apart and vegetables are cooked tender.