Split pea soup

Ingredients:

1 cup split green peas rinsed and drained

1 medium onion and 1 carrot chopped any way you like

5 cups water

1 1/2 tsp. salt (less if you are on a low salt diet)

1/2 tsp. thyme

1/4 tsp. rosemary

1 clove crushed garlic

Optional spices:

1/4 tsp. cumin seeds

1/4 tsp. turmeric powder

1/2 tsp. ginger powder or 1 inch piece of crushed fresh ginger

1/2 tsp. lemongrass powder

In a 4 or 5 quart pot add all the above ingredients and cook on medium heat, partially covered for 1 hour and 15 minutes stirring occasionally until the peas are done.

Serve with brown basmati rice, and stir fried broccoli and sweet potatoes.

Makes 4 servings.