Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   2      cups          split peas
   2 1/2  quarts        water
   2                    onions
   2                    carrots
   2      stalks        celery
   2      sprigs        parsley
   2      sprigs        dill
     1/2  cup           wheat berries
   2 1/2  teaspoons     salt
     1/4  teaspoon      pepper

Preparation:

Put split peas in a pot with water to more than cover and boil several minutes. Let stand several hours or overnight. Chop carrots and celery in food processor. Combine with peas, herbs, wheat berries and water ina large pot and simmer three or more hours till peas start to dissolve. Add salt and pepper and cook a few minutes longer. NOTES : This soup thickens on standing. Add water as necessary when reheating,