Dave Lieberman's Old World Vegetable Soup

* 1 large onion, finely diced
* 4 tablespoons oil or unsalted butter
* 1/2 cup split peas
* 1/2 cup barley
* 8 cups chicken stock, water, or a combo
* 4 cups water
* 3/4 cup elbow pasta
* 1 (10-ounce) package frozen lima beans
* 1 (10-ounce) package frozen mixed garden vegetables
* 1/4 cup roughly chopped dill leaves
* Salt and freshly ground pepper

Saute the onions in oil until lightly browned. Rinse the split peas and barley in water and place in a large pot. Add the chicken stock and water and cook over medium-high heat. until almost tender, about 1 hour. Add the pasta and cook 10 minutes longer. Then add the lima beans and vegetables, cook until the vegetables are tender. Season with dill, salt and pepper.

Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user MISS_SMARTY.