Split pea soup with chunky vegetables

1. Soak peas in 4 cups of water for 4 hours or longer.
2. In a medium saucepan, bring peas and soaking water to a boil.
3. Add tomatoes.
4. Simmeri, covered, until peas are very soft, 20 to 25 minutes.
5. In a blender or food processor, puree 2 cups of pea mixture until smooth, adding a little extra water if necessary.
6. Return pureed peas to the saucepan.
7. Cover and keep warm.
8. In a large deep pot, combine onion, garlic,parsley, dill, sweet potatoes and remaining 2 cups water.
9. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simemr 6 to 7 minutes.
10. Add broccoli and simmer another 6 to 8 minutes, or until broccoli is tender but still crunchy.
11. Add pea mixture reduce heat to low, cover and cook gently until just heated through.
12. Serve garnished with parsley.