Split Pea Stew With Chunky Vegetables

Ingredients

1 1/2 c split peas
6 c water
2 tomatoes
1 tomato
2 garlic
1/4 c parsley
1 t dill weed
1 tb dill
2 c sweet potatoes
2 c broccoli florets
1 parsley for

Instructions

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 arevery soft, 20 to 25 minutes. In a blender or food processor, puree 2 cups of pea mixtureuntil smooth, adding a little extra water if necessry. Return pureed 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. Serve garnished with parsley. Serves 4. Per serving: 271 cal; 16 g prot; 1 g fat; 54 g carb; 0 chol; 38 mg sod; vegan