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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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