Split-Pea Soup with Caramelized Onions and Cuminseed

• 1 cup dried split peas
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil, crumbled
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 cups water
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 2 cups chopped onion
• 1/2 teaspoon cuminseed
• 3 tablespoons olive oil

1. In a large heavy saucepan simmer peas, basil, and bay leaf in water and broth, covered partially, until peas are tender, about 35 minutes, and discard bay leaf.
2. While peas are cooking, in a heavy skillet saute onion and cuminseed in oil over moderately high heat, stirring, until golden brown.
3. In a blender puree soup in batches until just smooth and transfer to a bowl.
4. Stir in onion mixture and salt and pepper to taste.

peas, basil, bay leaf, water, chicken broth, onion, cuminseed, olive oil

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/split-pea-soup-with-caramelized-onions-and-cuminseed-11614 (may not work)