Split Pea and Barley Soup

This recipe is so delicious and extremely healthy. My kids LOVED it!

1 c. dried split green peas
1/2 c. pearled or semi-hulled barley
1 bay leaf
2 qts. water (you could also use a little chicken stock)
1 t. celery seed
1 onion, minced
2 carrots, diced
2 stalks celery, diced
1 white potato, diced
1 sweet potato, diced (you can omit this, but it does at a sweetness to the soup that is yummy)
1/2 c minced greens of your choice (I used spinach b/c that is what was handy. It was a 10 oz bag)
**kale, collards, chard are also acceptable
1 t sea salt (I used all purpose seasoning)
1/2 t pepper
1/2 t dried basil
1/2 t dried thyme (I omitted this b/c I don't like dried thyme.)
2 T miso

Place split peas, barley, bay leaf, and water in a large pot. Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 1 1/2 hrs. Add remaining ingredients, except miso. Simmer for another 30 minutes until vegetables are tender and soft. Remove from heat. Stir in miso.