Split Pea Soup

• 2 qt. water
• 1 lb. split peas
• 1 lg. onion, chopped
• 1 cup celery, chopped
• 1 cup potatoes, diced
• 1 to 2 carrots, shredded
• 1/8 tsp. Worchestershire sauce
• 1 tsp. garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp. celery seed
• 2 tsp. salt
• 1/2 to 1 tsp. pepper

1. In large soup kettle, cover peas with 2 quarts water.
2. Simmer for 2 minutes.
3. Remove from heat.
4. Add remaining ingredients.
5. Mix.
6. Simmer on low heat (do not boil) for 3-4 hours.
7. When peas are tender, run 1/3 to 1/2 of soup through blender.
8. Mix blended and unblended soups together.
9. Adjust seasonings to taste.

water, split peas, onion, celery, potatoes, carrots, worchestershire sauce, garlic powder, celery, salt, pepper

Taken from www.foodgeeks.com/recipes/2866 (may not work)