Split Pea and Lentil Soup

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cup (375 mL) dried yellow split peas
• 1 cup (250 mL) dried green lentils
• 1/2 cup (125 mL) dried shiitake mushrooms (about 6)
• 2 Tbsp. (30 mL) olive oil
• 2 large onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 carrot, sliced
• 4 stalks celery, chopped
• 1 sweet potato, peeled and cubed
• 1/2 cup (125 mL) hijiki, soaked in 1 cup (250 mL) water for 5 minutes
• 1 tsp. (5 mL) dried thyme
• 1 tsp. (5 ml) salt
• 1/2 tsp. (2 ml) dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp. (2 mL) freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 tsp. (1 mL) cayenne pepper