INGREDIENTS:

  • ½ C dry split peas
  • ½ C dry red lentils
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 2 sprigs thyme
  • 1 small yellow onion
  • 2 whole cloves
  • 1 quart water
  • ½ t salt
  • 2 medium red potatoes, julienned

Boil for 30 minutes. Remove the onion and herbs; set aside. Drain broth into bowl. (Use legumes for another dish.) Boil potatoes for 1 minute in water. Rinse and drain. Put in medium saucepan.

For Potatoes:

  • ¼ tsp turmeric
  • salt
  • pepper
  • another bay leaf
  • cooked onion, pureed

Add to potatoes with broth. Boil until potatoes are soft.