Split pea Soup Recipe 3

Instructions This soup may be made of dried, split, green, or yellow peas. Let a large cup of the peas soak overnight. In the morning, drain the beans, cover with 2 quarts of water and bring to a boil. Simmer gently until the peas become soft, then rub them through a colander and return to the heat. Thicken with a tablespoon of flour rubbed into 1 tablespoon of butter, and season with salt, pepper, celery, and onion juice. Stir the soup until it becomes very smooth, turn into a heated tureen, throw in a handful of dice of fried bread, and serve. .