MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.06
 
      Title: Best Split Pea Soup
 Categories: Soups, Vegetarian
      Yield: 6 Servings
 
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      3 c  Dry green split peas
      5 c  Water
      1    Bay leaf
      2 ts Salt

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      2 c  Carrots; sliced
      1 c  Onion; minced
      1 c  Celery; minced
      1 sm Potato; thinly sliced
      3    Cloves garlic; crushed
      2 tb Oil

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    1/4 c  Dry red wine
    1/4 ts Dry mustard
    1/4 ts Thyme
           A few drops sesame oil

MMMMM--------------------------GARNISH-------------------------------
      3 tb Vinegar
      1 c  Tomatoes; chopped
    1/4 c  Fresh parsley; chopped
 
  Start this recipe early in the day--it needs to simmer a long time.
  
  Simmer the base ingredients, covered, for 3-4 hours. Remove bay leaf.
  
  Sauté the veggies. If necessary, add a little water to steam. When
  tender, add to soup. Continue simmering.
  
  About 15 minutes before serving time, add the seasoning ingredients.
  
  Just before serving, add the garnish ingredients.
  
  Recipe by Moosewood Cookbook
 
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