Ingredients

• 2 cups - split green peas
• 6 cups - water
• 1/2 cup - barely
• 2 cans - chicken broth (4 cups)
• 1 cup - carrot, diced
• 1/2 stalk - celery, diced (if available)v 1/3 cup - minced onion
• 3 large cloves - garlic, minced
• 1 tsp - sugar
• 2 tsp - fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 tsp - cilantro flakes
• 1/4 tsp - white pepper
• mint dried flakes
• 1 tsp - salt

How to Make Green Pea and Barley Soup

• Rinse split peas.
• Place in a soup pot with 6 cups of water, chicken broth, seasonings, lemon juice, and sugar.
• Boil for one minute then reduce heat and simmer for about 1 and a 1/2 hours or until peas are tender.
• Meanwhile, combine the barley with 6 cups of water in a saucepan.
• Boil for one minute, then reduce heat and simmer for an hour or until most of the water has been absorbed.
• When the mixture has thickened, puree the peas in a blender or using a stick blender until smooth.
• Drain the barley mixture using a colander or cheesecloth and add to the split peas.
• Stir in chopped carrots and celery and simmer 15 to 30 minutes till the carrots are tender, stirring occasionally.
• Remove from heat, cover, and allow sit at room temperature for 15 minutes before serving.