Naanee'S Pea Soup
["2 qt. water", "1 1/2 to 2 c. split peas", "4 carrots", "5 celery", "2 large onions", "1 1/2 tsp. basil", "salt and pepper", "1/2 tsp. cumin", "1/2 tsp. red pepper (optional)"]
["Mince the onions.", "Slice carrots and celery.", "Mix all the ingredients with the salt and pepper according to taste.", "Boil, then simmer for 1 1/2 hours."]
["water", "peas", "carrots", "celery", "onions", "basil", "salt", "cumin", "red pepper"]