Recipe of Mixed Split Pea Soup - Food Recipes

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Mixed Split Pea Soup

Recipe By : RecipeLu
Serving Size : 8
Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Pea Soups Tried

Ingredients - Preparation Method:

1 Pound green & yellow split pea mixture -- dried 2 Quarts water 2 Teaspoons thyme -- dried 2 onions -- chopped 2 carrot -- chopped 2 leeks -- trim/chop 1/2 cup fresh fennel -- chopped 1. Soak the split peas in water to cover overnight; rinse and drain. OR boil hot water to cover peas and let sit for 45 minutes. Drain, rinse and drain again. 2. Saute the onions, carrots and fennel in a small amount of oil or butter unti l just translucent. Add the peas, cook 2 minutes. Add water to the stock pot and stir. 3. Bring to a rolling boil, reduce heat and simmer for 1 1/2 to 2 hours. 4. Puree the soup in a food processor until smooth; re-season to taste with sa lt and pepper. Lu's Notes: This is very very good and easy too. It requires a good amount of p epper and salt. Tried: 01/30/99 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -