Yellow Split Pea Soup

• 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

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

white onions, yellow split peas, oregano, thyme, salt, freshly ground black pepper, hot sauce, chicken broth

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/yellow-split-pea-soup-17034 (may not work)