15 ml vegetable oil 1 tbsp
1 large onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
500 ml dried split peas 2 cup
1 bay leaf
5 ml ground mustard 1 tsp
375 ml green peas 1 1/2 cup
5 ml salt 1 tsp
1 ml black pepper 1/4 tsp
500 ml vegetable or chicken broth or water 2 cup
Heat oil in large saucepan or dutch oven over medium-high heat until hot. Add onion; cook 5 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. Add garlic; cook and stir 2 minutes.
Stir in broth or water, split peas, bay leaf and mustard into saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat. Cover; reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer 45 minutes or until split peas are tender, stirring occasionally.
Add green peas, salt and pepper; stir gently, cover. Cook 10 minutes or until green peas are tender. Remove bay leaf; discard. Blend using hand-held blender until smooth or process small batches in blender or food processor until smooth.
Serves 6