Ingredients

• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 2 cups water
• 1/4 cup dry sherry
• 1 1/2 cups split peas
• 1/2 cup red lentil
• 10 ounces Canadian bacon, diced (about 21 slices)
• 1 large white onion, minced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon dried chives
• 2 teaspoons dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
• 1/2 teaspoon ground sage
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 dash Tabasco sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper