*  Exported from  MasterCook Mac  *

                           Green Split Pea Soup

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Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :1:15
Categories    : Soups

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   1      cup           split green peas
   3      tablespoons   margarine
     1/4  cup           onion -- chopped
   4      cups          water -- cold
                        salt and pepper -- to taste
     1/2  teaspoon      marjoram -- ground
   2      cups          skim milk

Soak peas as directed on package, and drain
Melt margarine in a large saucepan
Cook onion until lightly browned
Add water, peas, and seasoning
Cover and simmer for 1 hour or until peas are tender, stir occasionally
Press soup through a sieve or puree in an electric blender
Return to saucepan, add milk and adjust seasoning
Heat thoroughly, stir occasionally
Serve immediately

Yield: about 1 1/2 quarts

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Per serving: 81 Calories; 6g Fat (64% calories from fat); 3g Protein; 4g
Carbohydrate; 1mg Cholesterol; 138mg Sodium