Ingredients:

500g yellow split peas, soaked overnight
1 c celery, chopped
3 c onion, chopped
2 c carrots, chopped
4 cloves garlic, chopped
½ t mint
½ t basil
½ t turmeric
1 t salt
1 T cold pressed olive oil
3 t Massel chicken style powder
¼ c parsley, chopped
2 t tomato paste
3 litres water

Method:

1. Rinse split peas.

2. Bring all ingredients to the boil.

3. Reduce heat to half.

4. Cook till peas are very soft.

5. Let the soup cool, then blend.