Mixed Split Pea Soup

* Exported from MasterCook *

Mixed Split Pea Soup

Recipe By : RecipeLu
Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Pea Soups Tried

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 Pound green & yellow split pea mixture -- dried
2 Quarts water
2 Teaspoons thyme -- dried
2 onions -- chopped
2 carrot -- chopped
2 leeks -- trim/chop
1/2 cup fresh fennel -- chopped

1. Soak the split peas in water to cover overnight; rinse and drain. OR boil
hot water to cover peas and let sit for 45 minutes.
Drain, rinse and drain again.

2. Saute the onions, carrots and fennel in a small amount of oil or butter unti
l just translucent. Add the peas, cook 2 minutes.
Add water to the stock pot and stir.

3. Bring to a rolling boil, reduce heat and simmer for 1 1/2 to 2 hours.

4. Puree the soup in a food processor until smooth; re-season to taste with sa
lt and pepper.

Lu's Notes: This is very very good and easy too. It requires a good amount of p
epper and salt.
Tried: 01/30/99



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