Mom’s Thick Split Pea Soup

MOM'S THICK SPLIT PEA SOUP

4 Preparation Time :

Categories : Soups Beans

Vegetarian

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -- -- --

1 c Dried green split peas

4 c Water

1 Onion, chopped

2 Carrots, pared and chopped

3 Celery tops

1 Bay leaf

2 ts Salt

1/4 ts Pepper

Wash peas well with cold water and drain. Place in

large saucepan, add water and drain. Place in large

saucepan, add water and bring to boil. Add remaining

ingredients, reduce heat to the lowest point, cover

and cook for 1 1/2 hours. Remove cover and mash with

fork or in food mill. Cook without cover several

minutes to thicken if necessary. Adjust seasoning to

taste. For a thinner soup, puree in blender or food

processor. Serve very hot.

From "Cooking What Comes Naturally" by Nikki Goldbeck.

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