My roommate from seminary Rochel S. and I have thankfully kept up over the years. Our days in sem were filled with fun times. We used to cook at our chessed family together and take the food back to sem with us. Years later, we are still sharing recipes and good times together with our kids.

This soup is a meal-in-one, with slow-cooked split peas, lima beans, barley, and flanken. The perfect dish for a chilly wintery evening.

Yield: 6 quarts (about 15 to 20 servings)