| 1 | lb | Dried green split peas |
| 3 | qt | Water |
| 1 | c | Finely chopped carrots (originally 1 1/2 c) |
| 1 | c | Finely chopped potato (recipe calls for sweet; I usually use Russets) |
| 1/2 | c | Finely chopped onion (originally 1 c) |
| 1/2 | c | Finely chopped celery |
| 1 | ts | Ground basil |
| 1/2 | ts | Ground marjoram |
| 1 | | Cloves crushed or minced garlic (up to 2) |
| 1/2 | ts | Cumin (Ive been leaving this out; my SO doesn't like cumin) |
| 1/2 | c | Dry white wine (use a semi-decent wine for this, if you can) |
| 1/2 | ts | Liquid smoke (adjust to taste- my brand is pretty concentrated) (up to 1) |
| | Salt and pepper to taste |
