Homemade Bread & Split Pea Soup for Two

We spent a rainy morning at the farmer's market today. Our budget was $10 and we got a large pumpkin, 25 lbs of yukon gold potatoes, 2 acorn squash, 6 large onions and a bunch of carrots. That's a lot of food for $10! I think we did very well.

After the farmer's market I felt like it was a great day for home made bread and soup. So I got a recipe for bread out of How it All Vegan, and I made 2 loaves- one white bread and one sun-dried tomato and artichoke.

While the bread was rising, I made some split pea soup. Then, while the bread was rising the second time, and the soup was simmering, I ran to the local health food store to pick up some things since they are closed tomorrow, and by the time I got home the power had gone out from the storm. Good thing we have a gas stove. Anyway, I couldn't set up my fancy photo spot since the power was out- so I took todays pictures out on my balcony.

Artichoke & Sun Dried Tomato Bread

Split Pea Soup for Two:

• One Cup. Split Peas
• 2 carrots, chopped
  
• one small onion, diced
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• One cube veg. bullion
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• salt and pepper to taste
  

Directions: In a large pot, combine about 4 c. water and one c. split peas. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to simmer. Chopped veggies and add to water with bullion and spices, and cook until everything is tender, adding extra water as needed. Serve when everything is tender.