Split Pea And Barley Soup Recipe

Name: Split Pea And Barley Soup Recipe
Ingredients: 1 pkg dry split peas, rinsed and drained; 1 cup barley; 1 medium onion fine chopped; 1 large carrot diced or sliced thin; 2 stalks of celery fine chopped; 1 large garlic clove minced; 2 bay leaves; 8- 10 cups of water, vegetable broth or chicken broth as desired for consistency of soup; Salt, pepper, dried thyme to taste; Smoked paprika powder optional for an extra zing and smokey flavor; Optional: several frankfurters cut into circles if you like that in the soup