Dakota Smashed Pea & Barley Soup

I went to California Pizza Kitchen and had this soup.  It was so good, I tried to recreate it myself.  Here is the original recipe that I found online.


Ingredients:


2 c split peas
6 c water
4 c chicken broth
1/3 c onion (minced)
2 tp lemon juice
1 tp salt
1 tp sugar
1/4 tp parsley
1/4 tp white pepper
1/8 tp thyme
1/2 c barley
6 c water
2 med carrots (diced)
1/2 c celery


Directions:
1. Rinse and sort the split peas
2. Add them do a large pot with 6 c water, chicken broth, onion, garlic, lemon juice, salt, sugar, parsley, pepper, thyme, and celery.
3. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 1 1/2 hours
4. Bring barley and 6 cups water to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 1 1/2 hours.
5. Blend in food processor the pea mixture in batches.
6. Drain any extra liquid from the barley and add the barley to the pea soup.
7. Add carrots and simmer 15-20 minutes
8. Turn off heat, cover soup and let sit 10-15 minutes before serving.