1 1/2 cups chopped yellow onion (1 large) 2 cups (1/2-inch) diced, scrubbed carrots (3 large) 1 tablespoon minced garlic (3 cloves) 1 pound dry green split peas ...

Chef Steven Satterfield shares his go-to recipe for a classic split pea soup, which puts the legumes front and center by cooking them with just water, vegetables, and herbs. Optional garnishes ...

Under a register in the middle of the counter was an open cabinet, perhaps 3 feet by 3 feet. This was my cubby. It was cozy, with pillows and blankets; I decorated the inside with stickers.

30 minutes. Cook: 1 hour 30 minutes. Makes: 6 servings. 1 pound green split peas, rinsed. 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil. 2 large sweet onions, chopped ...