Dr. Fuhrman's Famous Anti-Cancer Soup

Serves 10

Ingredients:

• 1 cup dried split peas
• 1 cup dried beans (any variety)
• 4 cups water
• 4 medium onions, chopped
• 6-8 medium zucchini, cut in 1" pieces
• 3 leek stalks, coarsely chopped
• 2 bunches kale, collard or other greens, tough stems and center ribs removed, roughly chopped (about 12 ounces)
• 5 pounds carrots, juiced (5-6 cups juice)
• 2 bunches celery, juiced (2 cups juice)
• 2 tablespoons Mrs. Dash original blend salt-free seasoning
• 1 cup raw cashews
• 8 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced

Directions:

1. Wash and prepare vegetables.
2. Place split peas, beans, and water in large pot; bring to a boil, then simmer for 30 minutes. Add onions, zucchini, leeks and kale to pot; add carrot and celery juices and Mrs. Dash seasoning.
3. Place split peas, beans, and water in very large pot; bring to a boil, then simmer for 30 minutes. Add onions, zucchini, leeks and kale to pot; add carrot and celery juices and Mrs. Dash.
4. Stir until thoroughly combined and bring back to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until veggies are soft, about 40 minutes.
   Remove 2 cups of soup liquid; using a high-powered blender or food processor, blend the liquid with cashews. Return the creamy mixture to the pot. Add mushrooms and simmer additional 30 minutes.

~ adapted from Dr. Fuhrman