Main Ingredients:

See below ingredients and instructions of the recipe

Cooking Preparation of the Recipe:

2 tb Extra virgin olive oil 1/2 c Green split peas, dried
6 md Carrots; halved lengthwise, 8 c Vegetable broth
-and cut into 1/2-inch 1 c Parsley, flat-leaf; chopped
-lengths 1 ts Tarragon
3 md Onions; cut into 1/4-inch 2 ts Thyme
-dice Salt and pepper to taste
4 Garlic cloves; minced 4 md Zucchinis; cut into 1/2-inch
2 Leeks (3 inches of green -dice
-left on); well washed and 3/4 lb Swiss chard or spinach; cut
-cut into small dice -crosswise into 1-inch
1 sm Head green cabbage; cored -slices
-and cut into 1-inch pieces 6 Plum tomatoes; seeded and
1 Russet potato; peeled and -diced
-diced

1. Heat oil in a large, heavy pot over medium-low heat.

2. Add carrots, onions, garlic and leeks. Cook over low heat for 15
minutes to wilt vegetables, stirring occasionally.

3. Fold cabbage, potato and split peas into vegetables. Cook for 10
minutes.

4. Add broth, 1/2 cup parsley, thyme, taragon, salt and pepper.
Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.

5. Add zucchini and cook 15 minutes longer, stirring occasionally.

6. Add Swiss chard and cook 8 to 10 minutes. Stir in tomatoes and the
remaining 1/2 cup parsley; cook 5 minutes longer.Serve piping hot.

Parade Magazine, Oct. 24, 1993/MM by DEEANNE

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