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                       SPLIT PEA SOUP WITH CROUTONS

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Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Soups                            Vegetarian
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  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1                    To 2 T Safflower oil, as
                        -necessary
   1                    Onion, chopped
   2                    Cloves Garlic, minced or put
                        -through a press
   2                    Carrots, chopped
   1                    Leek, white part only,
                        -cleaned and sliced
   2       c            Split peas, washed
   6       c            Water
   1                    Bay leaf
                        Sea Salt and pepper to taste
   2       tb           Butter
   6       sl           Whole Wheat Bread, cut in
                        -cubes
   1                    Clove Garlic, minced or put
                        -through a press

  From: Gourmet Vegetarian Feasts, by Martha Rose
  Shulman, 1989.
  
  Heat safflower oil and saute onions and garlic until
  onion is tender Add carrots and leeks, saute a few
  more minutes and add split peas, water, bay leaf,
  salt, and freshly ground pepper to taste.  Bring to a
  boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer 1 hour, or until
  peas are tender. Remove bay leaf
  
  Puree half the soup in a blender or through a food
  mill and return to pot. Adjust seasonings.
  
  Heat butter in a pan and add garlic and bread cubes.
  Saute until cubes are golden (this can be done in
  advance).  Remove from heat.
  
  Heat soup through and serve, topping each bowl with a
  generous handful of croutons.  This freezes well.
  
  Via Lawrence Kelli, FidoNet cooking echo
  
  ~-MMMMM
 


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