Mushroom And Split Pea Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 lb sliced fresh mushrooms
1 large carrot, chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons curry powder
5 cups vegetables or 5 cups chicken broth
1 cup split peas
1 large bay leaf
fresh ground pepper

Preparation

In large saucepan heat oil over medium heat, saute onion, mushrooms, carrot, celery and curry powder for about 4-5 minutes or until onion is softened. Add broth, split peas and bay leaf; bring to boil. Cover and reduce heat to medium low and cook covered about 50-60 minutes or until peas are tender, stirring occasionally. Remove bay leaf. Season with pepper to taste.