Smashed Pea & Barley by the CPK Book

1 lb split peas-sort and wash
1/2 cup pearl barley
2 Qt water
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon salt
1 Tablespoon soy sauce
1 Tablespoon chopped fresh thyme OR 1/2 Tablespoon dried
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon rubbed dried sage
Large pinch ground cumin
1 1/2 cups diced carrots
2/3 cup minced onion
1/2 cup finely diced celery
1/4 cup thinly sliced scallion greens

In a large or saucepan combine peas, barley, water, bay leaves, salt, soysauce, garlic, thyme, sage adn cumin. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce to bare simmer, cover, cook for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.

Stir in carrots, onion and celery. Cover and simmer until vegs are tender 20-30 minutes. Move. Discard bay leaves. Ladle into warm soup bowls, garnish with scallion.

6-8 servings.

Number of Servings: 9

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user DANAVB.