Subj : Canadian Split Pea Soup
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From : Ben Collver
Date : Fri Oct 25 2024 11:28:58

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     Title: Canadian Split Pea Soup
Categories: Canadian, Soups
     Yield: 6 Servings

     8 c  Water
     2 c  Dry yellow split peas
     1 tb Sunflower oil
     4 cl Garlic; minced
   3/4 c  Onion (2); chopped
   3/4 c  Carrot (1); sliced
   3/4 c  Celery; sliced
     1 ts Thyme
     1 c  Potato (1); unpeeled,
          -chopped
     1 c  Turnip or rutabaga; peeled,
          -chopped
     1 ts Salt
     1 ts Cider vinegar
   1/8 ts Black pepper
   1/4 c  Fresh parsley; chopped

 Bring water to a boil in a 4 qt soup pot. Add split peas, lower heat
 to a simmer, and cover loosely. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 1
 hour, until split peas are tender.

 Meanwhile, set a 10" cast-iron fry pan over medium heat. Add oil and
 when hot add the garlic, onions, carrots, celery, and thyme. Sauté
 until tender. Add sautéed vegetables, potato, and turnip to the
 cooked peas; continue to simmer. Add the salt, vinegar, pepper, and
 parsley. Cook the soup 30 minutes more, covered, stirring
 occasionally, until the vegetables are tender and the peas have
 dissolved.

 Recipe by Horn of the Moon Cookbook by Ginny Callan

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