Yellow split pea soups

 
                           YELLOW SPLIT PEA SOUPS
 
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 Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Soups                            Appetizers
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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    2       c            Dried yellow split peas
    8       c            Vegetable stock
    2       md           Potatoes
    2       lg           Carrots
    3                    Celery stalks
    1       lg           Onion
    1                    Turnip, peeled
    2                    Parsnips, peeled
    3       ts           Mustard powder
    1       d            Allspice
    1       t            Cumin
    1       t            Marjoram
    1       t            Thyme
    2       ts           Salt
                         Freshly ground pepper
                         Croutons
 
   Rinse split peas, bring to a boil in the stock.
   Coarsely chop the vegetables & add to the water as it
   comes to a boil.  Lower heat & simmer for about 1 1/2
   hours.  Puree soup in batches until it is quite
   smooth. Add spices & herbs & season with salt &
   pepper.  Reheat gently.
   
   "Sundays at Moosewood Restaurant"
  
 
 
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