1 lb. hamburger or ground turkey
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/4 tsp. oregano
1/8 tsp. seasoned salt
1/4 tsp. basil
1 tsp. soy sauce
1 pkg. onion soup mix
1 can tomato soup
6 or more c. water
3/4 c. chopped celery
3/4 c. cubed carrots
1/3 c. split peas
1/2 c. rice

Brown meat and drain off fat. Add spices, soup mix, tomato soup, water and dried peas. Simmer 1 hour or longer. Add vegetables, rice (I add 1 cup dry noodles also) and simmer 1 hour more.