split pea soup

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Split pea soup

source: The new american diet system

 

Here is a favorite soup for us, it is really cheap for us too, as split

peas here are only 23 cents a pound.

 

2C. uncooked split peas

5C. water or more

1 bay leaf

1+ tsp. salt

2 C. chopped carrots

1C. chopped celery

1C. chopped onion

1/2tsp. thyme

1/2tsp. pepper(wait until end for this, serve Joshes first then add to

everyone elses until Josh can handle spices better)

1/2 tsp. galric powder

 

Combine dried split peas, water and bay leaf and salt ina large kettle.

Bring toa boil and then reduce heat to simmer for 2 hours. Stir

occasionally and check to make sure there is enough water and that the

split peas t\do not stick. Add More water if it becomes to dry. Add

carrots, celery, onions, and herbs. Continue to simmer for 30 mins or

longer ( overcooking can not hurt this soup, as long as it is stirred to

prevent sticking) a

 

Makes about 12 cups

 

Per cup:

calories:106

fat: 1 gram

Fiber: 5 grams