Split Pea Soup 2 quarts water 1 pound green split peas 1 carrot, diced 1 medium onion, diced 1 medium stalk celery, diced 1 bay leaf
1/4 teaspoon thyme 1 teaspoon salt 1 dash pepper 1 pinch cayenne pepper If desired, a ham bone and a small amount of cut-up ham can be added to this soup. Put all ingredients in a large soup pot. Bring to a boil, and boil 15 minutes. Simmer, covered, until the peas are soft. If you do not add ham and wish a smooth soup, you may put small quantities in the blender and blend it to the texture you desire. This soup freezes well. ---------- ---------- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com Version: 8.0.173 / Virus Database: 270.8.1/1732 - Release Date: 10/18/2008 6:01 PM [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
