Split Pea Stew With Chunky Vegetables

* Exported from MasterCook *

SPLIT PEA STEW WITH CHUNKY VEGETABLES

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Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Vegetarian Main dish
Stews

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 1/2 c Yellow split peas, dry
6 c -- water
2 Plum tomatoes OR
1 md Tomato -- chopped
2 Garlic cloves -- chopped
1/4 c Parsley -- chopped
1 t Dill weed, dried OR
1 tb Dill, fresh -- chopped
2 c Sweet potatoes -- peeled,cubed
2 c Broccoli florets, small
Chopped parsley for garnish

soak peas in 4 cups water for 4 hours or longer. In a
medium saucepan, bring peas and soaking water to a
boil. Add tomatoes. Simmer, covered, until peas
arevery soft, 20 to 25 minutes. In a blender or food
processor, puree 2 cups of pea mixtureuntil smooth,
adding a little extra water if necessry. Return pureed
peas to the saucepan. Cover and keep warm.

In a large, deep pot, combine onion, garlic, parsley,
dill, sweet potatoes and remaining 2 cups water. Bring
to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 6 to 7 minutes. Ad
broccoli and simmer another 6 to 8 minutes, or until
broccoli is tneder but still crunchy. Add pea mixture,
reduce heat to low, cover and cook gently until just
heated through. Serve garnished with parsley. Serves 4.

Per serving: 271 cal; 16 g prot; 1 g fat; 54 g carb;
0 chol; 38 mg sod; vegan

Source: Vegetarian Times, Jan 92/MM by DEEANNE



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