Split Pea Soup With Fresh Peas And Potatoes

• 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 stalk celery, chopped
• 1 carrot, chopped
• 2 small red potatoes, cubed
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• black pepper, 1-2 turns of grinder
• 1 cup split peas
• 4 cups water or 4 cups vegetable stock
• 1 large bay leaf
• 1/2 cup fresh peas (frozen okay)
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 1 tablespoon fresh dill (optional) or 1 teaspoon dried dill (optional)

1. Saute chopped onion in oil until they begin to soften.
2. Add celery, carrot, potatoes, cumin, and pepper; saute 5-7 minutes.
3. Add split peas, water, and bay leaf.
4. Bring to a boil, lower heat, and simmer for 1 1/2 hours.
5. Add remaining ingredients; stir. Cook for a few more minutes until peas are tender. Enjoy!

extra virgin olive oil, onion, celery, carrot, red potatoes, cumin, black pepper, peas, water, bay leaf, fresh peas, salt, fresh dill

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/split-pea-soup-with-fresh-peas-and-potatoes-289273 (may not work)