Mom's Smooth Split Pea Soup

Directions

Steep split peas in hot water for an hour then drain.

Fry onion and garlic in soup pot for 4 minutes.

Add the rest of the vegetables plus the peas, the caraway seed, the bay leaf andamp; the mace.

Cook for 5 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Add most of the stock.

Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 40 minutes.

Remove the bay leaf and allow to cool slightly.

Blend until smooth. Reheat before serving, but don’t boil.