* Exported from MasterCook II * Split Pea Soup -2 Recipe By : Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00 Categories : Soups Vegetables Vegetarian Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 1 Pound Green Split Peas 3 Quarts Water 1 1/2 Teaspoons Salt 2 1/2 Tablespoons Butter 1 1/2 Cups Carrots -- sliced 1 Cup Sweet Potato -- diced 1 Cup Chopped Onion 1/2 Cup Celery -- chopped 1/2 Teaspoon Marjoram 1/2 Teaspoon Cumin 1 Teaspoon Basil 2 Cloves Garlic -- minced 1/2 Cup White Wine Black Pepper -- to taste Put peas in large pot with water and salt; bring to boil, lower heat and simmer for 1 hour. Skim off foam and discard. Sauté finely chopped carrots, sweet potato, onion and celery for 10 minutes, stirring constantly. Add herbs, cook vegetables for another 5 minutes, then add to soup. Simmer soup, stirring occasionally, for another 45 min to 1 hour. Remove approximately half the soup, purée. Return purée to pot, add wine and pepper, and stir. Bring soup back to simmer before serving. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -