How to make split peas soup !

How to make split peas soup
Ingredients
1 Tbsp olive oil
1 1/2 cups chopped yellow onion (1 medium)
1 1/4 cups chopped celery (about 3 ribs)
1 tsp minced garlic (1 clove)
4 cups unsalted chicken broth
4 cups water
1 (16 oz) bag dried split peas, picked over and rinsed
1-2 bay leaves
Salt to taste
Shredded carrots

Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add onion and celery and saute 3 minutes. Add garlic and saute 1 minute longer.Add carrots
Pour in chicken broth and water. Add split peas, bay leaves .Season lightly with salt and with pepper to taste
soup mixture Bring to a boil, then Cover and let simmer, stirring occasionally until peas are tender, about 60 - 80 minutes.