Title: Mixed Split Pea Soup
Categories: Pea, Soups
Yield: 8 servings

1 lb Split peas; dried
2 qt Water
2 ts Thyme; dried
2 Onions; chopped
2 Carrot; chopped
1/2 c Fennel; chopped

1. Soak the split peas in water to cover overnight; rinse and drain. OR
boil hot water to cover peas and let sit for 45 minutes. Drain, rinse and
drain again.

2. Saute the onions, carrots and fennel in a small amount of oil or butter
until just translucent. Add the peas, cook 2 minutes. Add water to the
stock pot and stir.

3. Bring to a rolling boil, reduce heat and simmer for 1 1/2 to 2 hours.

4. Puree the soup in a food processor until smooth; re-season to taste with
salt and pepper.

Lu's Notes: The soup requires a good amount of pepper and salt. Tried:
01/30/99

Recipe by: RecipeLu

Posted to EAT-LF Digest by RecipeLu on Feb 02,
1999, converted by MM_Buster v2.0l.