Split Pea and Barley Soup – Gourmania

Ingredients

• 2 cups green split peas, rinsed and drained
• 3 carrots, chopped
• 3 or 4 stalks celery, chopped
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 12 cups water, chicken or vegetable broth
• 1/2 cup pearl barley, rinsed and drained
• 1 bay leaf
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 2 cloves crushed garlic, if desired
• 2 tsp. canola oil
• 2 medium onions, chopped
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill