Vegetarian Split Pea Soup

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Ingredients

• 6 cups vegetable broth
• 2 cups dried green split peas, rinsed
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 cup chopped carrots
• 2 celery ribs with leaves, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 5 tablespoons shredded carrots
• 2 green onions, sliced

Directions

• In a large saucepan, combine the first nine ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour or until peas are tender, stirring occasionally.
• Add salt and pepper; simmer 10 minutes longer. Cool slightly. In small batches, puree soup in a blender; return to the pan. Heat for 5 minutes. Garnish with shredded carrots and green onions.