Split Pea Soup

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Title: Split Pea Soup
Categories: Soups
Yield: 2 servings

1 3/4 c Dried split peas
2/3 c Onion, chopped
2/3 c Carrot, shredded
1/2 ts Salt
1/8 ts Pepper
1/8 ts Oregano leaves
1 Bay leaf
4 1/2 c Boiling water

2 servings of about 1-1/3 cups each calories per serving

1. Add all ingredients to boiling water.

2. Return to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and boil gently
until peas are tender--about 40 minutes.

3. If necessary, uncover and cook, stirring occasionally,
until desired thickness is obtained--about 5 minutes.

4. Remove bay leaf.

5. Serve half of the soup. Refrigerate remaining 2-2/3
cups for use at another meal.* The soup will keep 3 to
4 days in the refrigerator.

*NOTE: To reheat soup, stir in 1/4 cup water. Heat until
soup starts to boil, stirring as needed to prevent
sticking.

* Thrifty Meals for Two: Making Food Dollars Count
* USDA Home and Garden Bulletin Number 244
* Meal-Master format courtesy of Karen Mintzias

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