Split Pea Soup with Carrot & Sweet Potato

Directions

Put peas in large pot with water and salt; bring to boil, lower heat and simmer for 1 hour.

Skim off foam and discard.

Sauté finely chopped carrots, sweet potato, onion and celery for 10 minutes, stirring constantly.

Add herbs, cook vegetables for another 5 minutes, then add to soup.

Simmer soup, stirring occasionally, for another 45 minutes to 1 hour.

Remove approximately half the soup, puree.

Return purée to pot, add wine and pepper, and stir.

Bring soup back to simmer before serving.