In a pressure cooker, cook
3c dried split peas
7c water
1 bay leaf
2t salt
for about 15-18 min.
Meanwhile, saute:
2T oil
1c minced onion
3 cloved crushed garlic
1c minced celery
1 small thinly-sliced potato
2c. sliced carrots
adding a little water to steam them as needed. Add to soup, and simmer.
15 min before serving, add
1/4c dry red wine
1/4t dried mustard
1/4t dried thyme
1t. sesame oil
Just before serving, add
3T vinegar
1 c chopped tomatoes
1/4c chopped fresh parsley