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Split Pea Soup Vegetarian

 

Recipe By :Gradual Vegetarian (1985) Lisa Tracy

Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : Soups Vegetarian

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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1 tablespoon butter

2 medium onions -- chopped

3 peppercorns

2 carrots -- sliced

1 celery rib -- chopped

1 medium potato; scrubbed -- thinly sliced

1 quart water -- more as needed

2 cups split peas -- rinsed and drained

1 teaspoon salt or tamari sauce -- plus more to finish

OPTIONAL GARNISH:

grated cheese

chopped peanuts

yogurt

 

Melt butter in large kettle. Add onion, peppercorns, carrots, celery and potato.

Cook until onions are translucent and add water. Bring to a boil and add peas

and salt. Bring to a second boil, reduce heat, and simmer 30 to 40 minutes,

until peas are soft and separating from their skins.

 

Add water during cooking if soup appears to be getting too thick or boiling

away. When peas are soft, puree some, but not all of the soup. Adjust seasoning

and thickness. Serve with your choice of garnish.

 

Description:

" hearty soup with potatoes, split peas "

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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 212 Calories; 2g Fat (8.7% calories from

fat); 13g Protein; 37g Carbohydrate; 14g Dietary Fiber; 4mg Cholesterol; 38mg

Sodium. Exchanges: 2 Grain(Starch); 1 Lean Meat; 1 Vegetable; 1/2 Fat.

 

Serving Ideas : Dark or rye bread; or grilled cheese

 

NOTES : Make a large batch; it will last for several meals.

 

Nutr. Assoc. : 0 0 0 0 0 4600 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

 

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