Ingredients
1 medium onion, chopped1 cup chopped celery9 cups water1 package (16 ounces) dried green split peas2 cups cubed peeled sweet potatoes1 bay leaf1-1/2 teaspoons salt1 teaspoon dried thyme1/2 teaspoon pepper
Preparation
In a large saucepan coated with cooking spray, cook onion and celery until tender. Stir in the water, peas, sweet potatoes, bay leaf, salt, thyme and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 70-80 minutes or until peas are tender.
Remove from the heat; cool slightly. Discard bay leaf. In a blender, puree soup in batches. Return to the pan; heat through.
