Vegetarian Split Pea Soup

Ingredients

• 2 c. split peas, washed
• 2 qt. water
• 1 c. sliced celery
• 1/2 c. diced onion
• 1 c. chopped carrots
• 1 c. diced potato
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/4 c. snipped parsley
• 1/2 tsp. crushed oregano
• 1/2 tsp. crushed basil
• 1 tsp. dried Italian seasoning
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• pinch of cayenne