• Best Split Pea Soup

    From Ben Collver to All on Tue Feb 21 11:04:13 2023
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    Title: Best Split Pea Soup
    Categories: Soups, Vegetarian
    Yield: 6 Servings

    MMMMM----------------------------BASE---------------------------------
    3 c Dry green split peas
    5 c Water
    1 Bay leaf
    2 ts Salt

    MMMMM--------------------------VEGGIES-------------------------------
    2 c Carrots; sliced
    1 c Onion; minced
    1 c Celery; minced
    1 sm Potato; thinly sliced
    3 Cloves garlic; crushed
    2 tb Oil

    MMMMM-------------------------SEASONING------------------------------
    1/4 c Dry red wine
    1/4 ts Dry mustard
    1/4 ts Thyme
    A few drops sesame oil

    MMMMM--------------------------GARNISH-------------------------------
    3 tb Vinegar
    1 c Tomatoes; chopped
    1/4 c Fresh parsley; chopped

    Start this recipe early in the day--it needs to simmer a long time.

    Simmer the base ingredients, covered, for 3-4 hours. Remove bay leaf.

    Sauté the veggies. If necessary, add a little water to steam. When
    tender, add to soup. Continue simmering.

    About 15 minutes before serving time, add the seasoning ingredients.

    Just before serving, add the garnish ingredients.

    Recipe by Moosewood Cookbook

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