Ingredients

• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 stalks celery, sliced
• 2 potatoes, diced
• 3/4 cup dried split peas
• 2 bay leaves
• 6 cups vegetable broth
• 2 zucchini, diced
• 1 head broccoli, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 4 cups chopped fresh spinach
• salt to taste