Split Pea and Rice Soup

Ingredients

• 1 cup split peas
• 3 cups water
• 2 cups onions, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, pressed
• 14 cup olive oil
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 12 teaspoon cinnamon
• 14 teaspoon cayenne
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice
• 12 cup cooked rice
• salt and pepper
• fresh parsley, chopped