Split Pea Soup

• 8 c. water
• 1 c. dry split green peas
• 1/2 c. dry baby lima beans
• 1/8 c. uncooked barley
• 1 large yellow onion, chopped
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 tsp. celery seed
• 2 carrots, chopped
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 1/2 pkg. beef stew seasoning mix
• 2 potatoes, chopped
• 1/2 tsp. paprika
• 2 Tbsp. parsley flakes
• 1 tsp. basil
• 1/4 tsp. pepper

1. Bring water, split green peas, baby lima beans, barley, onion, bay leaves, celery seed, carrots, celery and beef stew seasoning mix to a boil in a large stockpot; cover, reduce heat and simmer 1 1/2 hours.
2. Add potatoes, paprika, parsley flakes, basil and pepper; stir and continue cooking an additional hour.

water, green peas, beans, barley, yellow onion, bay leaves, celery, carrots, stalks celery, beef stew seasoning mix, potatoes, paprika, parsley flakes, basil, pepper

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=393792 (may not work)