Split Pea Soup With Shiitake Mushrooms

This tastes like more work than it really is

• Ready In: 1 hr 15 mins
• Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• 1  lb  split peas
• 10  shiitake mushrooms
• 1⁄4 small head of cabbage
• 1  onion
• 4  garlic cloves
• 2  bay leaves
• 8  cups water
• 1  tablespoon soy sauce or 1  tablespoon tamari
• 1  tablespoon  better than bouillon
•  chopped fresh parsley
•  dill, to taste
• 1  tablespoon olive oil

Directions

1. Chop onions and garlic. Over medium heat, saute in the olive oil. Finely chop the cabbage and add, saute. Slice the mushrooms and add them, saute. Add the bay leaves. Rinse and pick through the split peas. Add them to the pot along with the water, soy sauce, and Better than Bouillon. Cover, bring to a boil. Stir and lower to a simmer. Cook about 40 minutes and then cook uncovered to thicken. The peas should be thoroughly cooked in about an hour. Turn off the heat and stir in fresh, finely chopped herbs.