3 c. dry split peas
5 c. water
1 bay leaf
2 tsp. salt

#II:

2 tbsp. oil
1 c. minced onion
3 cloves crushed garlic
1 c. minced celery
1 thinly sliced potato
2 c. sliced carrots

#III:

1/4 c. dry red wine
1/4 tsp. thyme
Few drops sesame oil

#IV:

3 tbsp. vinegar
1 c. chopped tomatoes
1/4 c. chopped parsley

Simmer group #1 - 3 to 4 hours. Remove bay leaf. Saute in oil Group II. Add to Group I. Cook 30 minutes. 15 minutes before done, add Section III. At serving time add Group IV.