Ingredients

• 1 large onion, finely diced
• 4 tablespoons oil or unsalted butter
• 1/2 cup split peas
• 1/2 cup barley
• 8 cups chicken stock, water, or a combo
• 4 cups water
• 3/4 cup elbow pasta
• 1 (10-ounce) package frozen lima beans
• 1 (10-ounce) package frozen mixed garden vegetables
• 1/4 cup roughly chopped dill leaves
• Salt and freshly ground pepper

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Instructions

1. Saute the onions in oil until lightly browned. Rinse the split peas and barley in water and place in a large pot. Add the chicken stock and water and cook over medium-high heat. until almost tender, about 1 hour. Add the pasta and cook 10 minutes longer. Then add the lima beans and vegetables, cook until the vegetables are tender. Season with dill, salt and pepper.