Anderson's split pea soup

 
                             Anderson's Split Pea Soup
 
 Recipe By     :Los Angeles Times Database (from Prodigy -- old)
 Serving Size  :      Preparation Time :
 Categories    :New Text Import
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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        8  cup           Water                                                  
        2  cup           Green Split Peas                                       
        1  Rib           Celery -- coarsely chopped                             
        1  large         Carrot -- chopped                                      
        1  small         Onion -- chopped                                       
      1/4  tsp           Thyme                                                  
           Dash          Red Pepper                                             
        1                Bay Leaf                                               
                         Salt                                                   
                         Pepper                                                 
                                                                                
 
 Combine water, peas, celery, carrot, onion, thyme, red pepper, and bay leaf
 in large kettle. Season to taste with salt and pepper.  Boil vigorously
 20 minutes, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer until split peas are tender. 
 Press soup through fine sieve and reheat just to boiling point.
 
 
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 NOTES : Soup/Pea, Vegetarian/Soup