1 medium onion, chopped2 cloves garlic, minced1 tablespoon olive oil1 strip lemon peel (3" x 1")3-4 sprigs fresh thyme, or ¼ teaspoon dry1 bay leaf¾ cup dried split peas1 ¾ cup vegetable broth1 cup water1/8 teaspoon white pepper3 stalks celery, cut diagonally into ½ inch slices2-3 carrots cut into ½ inch chunks1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed… Continue reading Split-pea Medley with Lemon and Thyme