International Pea Soup

Directions

1. 1
   Peel the onions and chop half of them, leave some whole to be boiled in the soup.
2. 2
   Roughly chop the garlic and chop the ham into bite sized pieces.
3. 3
   Heat the oil in the bottom of a large pot (I use a 6 quart stock pot).
4. 4
   Brown the onions and the garlic, stir in the edamame and ham brown for a few minutes more.
5. 5
   Add the peas, barley, curry powder and chicken stock.
6. 6
   Boil over medium heat for 1/2 hour with the cover on.
7. 7
   Stir and taste, add salt and pepper and water to taste (I like a thicker soup so I don't add much water).
8. 8
   Simmer covered for 15 minutes and then uncover and simmer for 5 more before serving.