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                            Anderson's Split Pea Soup

Recipe By     :Los Angeles Times Database (from Prodigy -- old)
Serving Size  :      Preparation Time :
Categories    :New Text Import

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
       8  cup           Water                                                  
       2  cup           Green Split Peas                                       
       1  Rib           Celery -- coarsely chopped                             
       1  large         Carrot -- chopped                                      
       1  small         Onion -- chopped                                       
     1/4  tsp           Thyme                                                  
          Dash          Red Pepper                                             
       1                Bay Leaf                                               
                        Salt                                                   
                        Pepper                                                 
                                                                               

Combine water, peas, celery, carrot, onion, thyme, red pepper, and bay leaf
in large kettle. Season to taste with salt and pepper.  Boil vigorously
20 minutes, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer until split peas are tender. 
Press soup through fine sieve and reheat just to boiling point.


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NOTES : Soup/Pea, Vegetarian/Soup