Parker's Split Pea Soup

INGREDIENTS

• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 cup medium-diced red boiling potatoes, unpeeled (3 small)
• 8 cups chicken stock or water
• 1-1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 2 cups medium-diced carrots (3 to 4 carrots)
• 1/8 cup good olive oil
• 1 cup chopped yellow onions
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 pound dried split green peas