Recipe of Mormon Split Pea Soup - Food Recipes

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Mormon Split Pea Soup

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Serving Size : 4
Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Soups & Stews Vegetable Four Star

Ingredients - Preparation Method:

2 Tablespoons Butter 1 Cup Onion -- chopped 2 Cups Dried Split Peas -- washed 3 Quarts Water 3 Medium Potatoes -- peeled & grated 1/2 Teaspoon Marjoram 2 Teaspoons Salt 1/4 Teaspoon Pepper 1/2 Cup Celery -- chopped In a heavy 5 to 6 quart casserole, melt butter over medium heat. Add onions and celery. Cook 5 minutes until soft, not brown. Stir in split peas and water. Bring to a boil. Skim off any scum that may form. Add potatoes, marjoram, salt and pepper. Cook about 1 1/2 hours. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -