Instructions

1. Soak peas in 4 cups of water for 4 hours or longer.
2. In a medium saucepan, bring peas and soaking water to a boil.
3. Add tomatoes. Simmer, covered, until peas are very soft, 20 to 25 minutes.
4. In a blender or food processor, puree 2 cups of pea mixture until smooth, adding a little extra water if necessary. Return pureed peas to the saucepan.
5. Cover and keep warm. In a large deep pot, combine onion, garlic,parsley, dill, sweet potatoes and remaining 2 cups water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simemr 6 to 7 minutes. Add broccoli and simmer another 6 to 8 minutes, or until broccoli is tender but still crunchy.
6. Add pea mixture reduce heat to low, cover and cook gently until just heated through.
7. Serve garnished with parsley.