Minted split and fresh pea soup

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       Title: Minted Split And Fresh Pea Soup
  Categories: Soups & ste, Vegetarian, Low fat, Food proces, Side dish
       Yield: 5 servings
  
  
       3/4 c  Split Peas -- dried
         3 c  Water
         1 pk Peas, Frozen -- thawed, 10
   :          oz
         3 TB Mint -- fresh, chopped
       1/2 ts Salt -- or to taste
       1/8 ts Pepper -- or to taste
   
   Place split peas and water in a saucepan over med.
   heat.   Simmer until tender, about 30 min.  Add  peas
   and continue simmering until they are cooked, 6 - 7
   min. Cool slightly.
   
   Place peas, water, salt, and pepper in a food
   processor.  Process until smooth.  Serve hot or chill
   and serve.
   
   Recipe By     : Bean Power by Tamara Holt
  
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