*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                          Yellow Split Pea Soup

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Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Soups                            Vegetarian

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1      Pound         Yellow Split Peas
   8      Cups          Water
   2      Tablespoons   Unsalted Butter
   6      Large         Garlic Cloves -- crushed
   2      Teaspoons     Cumin
   2      Teaspoons     Mustard Seeds
   1 1/2  Teaspoons     Turmeric
   1      Teaspoon      Cinnamon
   1      Teaspoon      Salt -- or to taste
                        Black Pepper -- -and/or-
                        Cayenne Pepper

Place split peas in a saucepan with the water.  Cover and bring to a
boil.  Lower heat and simmer very slowly, partially covered, until soft
(2 to 2 1/2 hours)

Melt butter in a large skillet.  Add garlic, cumin, mustard seeds,
turmeric, and cinnamon.  Cook, stirring, over medium heat 3 to 5 minutes.
Add to cooked peas and stir until everything is well mixed.  Add salt and
peppers.



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