Hearty Green Pea Soup
["2 c. dry green split peas", "1 large carrot, diced", "1 large onion, minced", "2 medium red potatoes, diced", "2 T. butter", "3 pinches of thyme", "2 pinches of basil", "2 shakes of nutmeg"]
["Wash peas.", "Drain.", "Add 2 qts. water to peas, season to taste.", "Cook 2 hours add potatoes, carrots, onions, herbs, and butter.", "Simmer until vegetables are tender and soup is to desired thickness.", "Can add ham bits or smoked sausage, etc., if desired."]
["peas", "carrot", "onion", "red potatoes", "butter", "thyme", "basil", "nutmeg"]