Vegetable Split Pea Soup

Vegetable Split Pea Soup

1994 Serving Size :

8 Preparation Time :

Categories : Soups- Hot

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

1 pound dried split peas

2 1/2 quarts Water or low-sodium vegetable stock

1 1/2 cups chopped celery -- 1/2-inch pieces

1 cup chopped carrots -- 1/4- inch pieces

3 medium red potatoes -- cut into eighths

2 teaspoons salt

1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Rinse the peas and combine with 2 -1/2 qts of water or stock.

1 hour, stirring every

15 minutes.

Add 2 more cups of water, the celery, carrots, potatoes, salt,

pepper, and other seasonings if desired.

Return to a boil, then REDUCE heat again, and simmer another hour, stirring every 15 minutes. The soup is done when the peas are creamy, the vegetables are soft but hold their shape, and the soup is thick but not stiff.

20 minutes.