Ingredients

1 1/2 C. split peas, yellow, dry
6 C. ;water
2 tomatoes, plum; chopped
1 medium onion; chopped
2 garlic cloves; chopped
1/4 C. parsley; chopped
1 tsp. dill weed, dried
2 C. sweet potatoes; peeled and cubed
2 C. broccoli florets
chopped parsley for garnish

Cooking Instructions

Soak peas in 4 C. of water for 4 hrs or longer. In a medium saucepan, bring peas and soaking water to a boil. Add tomatoes. Simmer, covered, until peas are very soft, 20 to 25 minutes. In a blender or food processor, puree 2 C. of pea mixture until smooth, adding a little extra water if necessary. Return pureed peas to the saucepan. Cover and keep warm. In a large deep pot, combine onion, garlic, parsley, dill, sweet potatoes and remaining 2 C. water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 6 to 7 minutes. Add broccoli and simmer another 6 to 8 minutes, or until broccoli is tender but still crunchy. Add pea mixture reduce heat to low, cover and cook gently until just heated through. Serve garnished with parsley.

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