Adam, how about the split-pea soup recipe?
Made it yesterday for the election!
Easiest thing you can possibly make and very good for you.
Falcon, if you make it, just omit the ham.
INGREDIENTS
3tablespoons unsalted butter
1 medium onion, chopped medium
2 carrots, peeled and chopped medium
3large cloves garlic, minced
1pound ham steak, chopped fine
Pinch sugar
1pound dried split peas, picked over and rinsed
6cups low-sodium chicken broth
2cups water
1 bay leaf
Ground black pepper
INSTRUCTIONS
Melt butter in large stockpot over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, garlic, ham, and sugar; cover and cook until vegetables are soft, 8 to 10 minutes. Add peas, broth, water, and bay leaf; increase heat to high and bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until peas are soft, about 40 minutes. Discard bay leaf and add pepper to taste. Serve.