Split Pea Sans Ham Soup

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups (375 mL) split peas, dried
• ½ cup (125 mL) barley
• 6 ½ cups (1.75 L) water
• 1 stalk of celery, chopped finely
• 1 large carrot, chopped finely
• 1 leek, chopped finely
• 1 potato, diced
• 1 bay leaf
• ½ tsp each or to taste of dried thyme, basil, cumin, marjoram, and ground black pepper
• 1 tsp (5 mL) sea salt

Instructions

Put all ingredients into large pot. Bring to a boil, then simmer on low heat for 3 or more hours.

Makes 6 servings.