SPLIT PEA SOUP
SPLIT PEA SOUP
Serves: 4-5 servings
Ingredients
- 4-1/,2 c. boiling water
- 1-1/4 c. split peas
- ½ c. diced celery
- ¼ c. diced onion
- Dash cayenne pepper
- 1 bay leaf
- 1-1/2 tsp. salt
- ⅛ tsp pepper
- Thyme
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a heavy saucepan. Cover. Bring to a boil and let boil moderately for about 10 minutes, no longer. Reduce heat and let mixture simmer gently for 45 minutes. Add a bit of crushed thyme if desired and cook 20 minutes longer. Puree, then reheat to serve.
Notes
L. J. Larson
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