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                         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
 --------  ------------  --------------------------------
    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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