Splendid Split Pea Soup

This is a nice warm soup for cold days!  It is easy to make, healthy and tasty.  I modified the recipe from Sundays at Moosewood Restaurant.

We served this up with black bean tacos, wheatberry salad and chocolate chip cookies.  

Soak 1 cup green split peas in water overnight.

Saute in a large pot until soft:

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 medium chopped onions
2 cloves garlic
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon sea salt
2 bay leaves
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Add split peas and saute on high heat for 5 minutes.  Add 4 cups of water and bring to a boil.  Reduce heat to low and simmer 15 to 20 minutes.