Mom's Thick Split Pea Soup

* Exported from MasterCook *

MOM'S THICK SPLIT PEA SOUP

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Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Soups Beans
Vegetarian

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 c Dried green split peas
4 c Water
1 Onion, chopped
2 Carrots, pared and chopped
3 Celery tops
1 Bay leaf
2 ts Salt
1/4 ts Pepper

Wash peas well with cold water and drain. Place in
large saucepan, add water and drain. Place in large
saucepan, add water and bring to boil. Add remaining
ingredients, reduce heat to the lowest point, cover
and cook for 1 1/2 hours. Remove cover and mash with
fork or in food mill. Cook without cover several
minutes to thicken if necessary. Adjust seasoning to
taste. For a thinner soup, puree in blender or food
processor. Serve very hot.

From "Cooking What Comes Naturally" by Nikki Goldbeck.

Posted by Theresa Merkling. Courtesy of Fred Peters.



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