Split Pea Stew with Chunky Vegetables

Directions

Soak peas in 4 cups water for 4 hours or longer.

In a medium saucepan, bring peas and soaking water to a boil.

Add tomatoes. Simmer, covered, until peas are very soft, 20 to 25 minutes.

In a blender or food processor, purée 2 cups of pea mixture until smooth, adding a little extra water if necessry.

Return puréed peas to the saucepan.

Cover and keep warm.

In a large, deep pot, combine onion, garlic, parsley, dill, sweet potatoes and remaining 2 cups water.

Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 6 to 7 minutes.

Ad broccoli and simmer another 6 to 8 minutes, or until broccoli is tneder but still crunchy.

Add pea mixture, reduce heat to low, cover and cook gently until just heated through.