Carol Spack'S Split Pea Soup
["1 (16 oz.) pkg. split peas", "1/2 onion (medium size)", "2 tsp. coriander", "3 carrots, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch rounds", "1 clove elephant garlic", "salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste", "10 c. spring water"]
["Rinse the dry peas in a bowl, removing any foreign matter. Add the peas to a large, heavy bottomed soup pot.", "Add 8 cups spring water.", "Bring the water to a boil; immediately turn down the heat and simmer for approximately 30 minutes, or until the peas are very soft.", "Add the chopped carrots, coriander, salt and pepper; simmer for 25 minutes.", "Chop the onion and garlic very finely.", "Saute in olive oil until soft; transfer to soup.", "Add final 2 cups of water to soup to thin.", "Stir with a wooden spoon; simmer until carrots are soft and flavor is smooth.", "Serve hot; garnish with Russian Rye Bread Croutons."]
["split peas", "onion", "coriander", "carrots", "garlic", "salt", "spring water"]