Farm Market Soup Stew

2 tb Extra virgin olive oil

6 md Carrots -- halved lengthwise,

-and cut into 1/2-inch -lengths 3 md Onions -- cut into 1/4-inch

-dice 4 Garlic cloves -- minced

2 Leeks (3 inches of green

-left on) -- well washed and -cut into small dice 1 sm Head green cabbage -- cored

-and cut into 1-inch pieces 1 Russet potato -- peeled and

-diced 1/2 c Green split peas, dried

8 c Vegetable broth

1 c Parsley, flat-leaf -- chopped

1 t Tarragon

2 ts Thyme

Salt and pepper to taste 4 md Zucchinis -- cut into 1/2-inch

-dice 3/4 lb Swiss chard or spinach -- cut

-crosswise into 1-inch -slices 6 Plum tomatoes -- seeded and

-diced

1. Heat oil in a large, heavy pot over medium-low

heat. 2. Add carrots, onions, garlic and leeks. Cook over

low heat for 15 minutes to wilt vegetables, stirring occasionally. 3. Fold cabbage, potato and split peas into

vegetables. Cook for 10 minutes. 4. Add broth, 1/2 cup parsley, thyme, taragon, salt

and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes. 5. Add zucchini and cook 15 minutes longer, stirring

occasionally. 6. Add Swiss chard and cook 8 to 10 minutes. Stir in

tomatoes and the remaining 1/2 cup parsley; cook 5 minutes longer.Serve piping hot. Parade Magazine, Oct. 24, 1993/MM by DEEANNE