Yellow Pea & Dill Soup

6 cups filtered water or broth

1 cup yellow split peas (1 1/2 cups if you want a thicker soup) 

1 cup diced onion
1 cup diced celery 

1 cup grated organic carrot

1 to 2 cups peeled then diced yam or sweet potato

2 cups chopped organic zucchini

2 cups organic corn 

1/2 to 1 tsp turmeric 

1/2 to 1 tsp dried thyme 

1/2 to 1 cup finely chopped fresh dill* (or to taste)

1 bay leaf

Salt & pepper to taste