Split Pea Soup

Ingredients

• 2 liters boiling water
• 2 cups dried green peas, split
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1/2 cup chopped coriander
• 2 tsps salt
• 1 tsp dried or fresh thyme
• 1 tsp paprika powder
• 2 baby carrots chopped into squares
• Chopped chives to decorate