Split Pea Soup (Weight Watchers)

Ingredients:
2 cups split peas, washed
1 bay leaf
2 quarts water
1/4 cup snipped fresh parsley
1 cup sliced celery
1/2 teaspoon crushed oregano
1/2 cup diced onion
1/2 teaspoon crushed basil
1 cup chopped carrots
1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
1 cup diced potato
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 clove garlic, minced
pinch cayenne

Direcctions:
Combine all ingredients in a Dutch oven. Bring to a boil. Reduced heat, cover and simmer 1 hour or until split peas are cooked through. Remove bay leaf before serving.
Yield: 10 servings1 POINT per serving