Green Split Pea Soup

Almost too trivial to post as recipe here, this soup is very easy to prep and make, so that it can be made in the evening after work.  The whole process take less than 1.5 hours and makes about six servings.  Once made, it is delicious with crusty bread and a hunk of cheese.  I think the same recipe could be used for smaller types of lentils, but those would not need to simmer as long.

ingredients:
1 onion
1 carrot
garlic
spices: S&P, paprika, turmeric, ground mustard seed, really whatever
1 pound dry split peas
6 C liquid: ~2C chicken broth, ~4C water

process:
rinse the peas clean and drain.
sautee the vegetables (used dutch oven)
add the spices, add the peas, stir to mix everything
add the liquids
bring to simmer, simmer covered low 30-45 mins until peas are soft