Yellow Split Pea Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 medium white onions, cut into 1 inch cubes
3 -4 cloves garlic, smashed
2 cups yellow split peas, about 1 lb
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon hot sauce
6 cups fat free chicken broth

Preparation

Put the onion in a large non stick saucepan over medium low heat.
Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring constantly, until the onion is wilted and translucent.
Add the garlic, stir and continue to cook for 1 minute.
Stir in the split peas, then the seasonings, hot sauce and the broth.
Raise the heat to medium and bring to a boil.
Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 1 hour, until the soup is fairly thick.
Remove the cover and stir well before serving.