*  Exported from  MasterCook II  *

                            Anderson's Split Pea Soup

Recipe By     : Los Angeles Times Database (from Prodigy)
Serving Size  :      Preparation Time :
Categories    : Soups

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
       8  c             Water
       2  c             Green split peas
       1                Celery rib -- coarsely chopped
       1  lg            Carrot -- chopped
       1  sm            Onion -- chopped
     1/4  ts            Thyme
       1  ds            Red pepper
       1                Bay leaf
                        Salt
                        Pepper

Combine water, peas, celery, carrot, onion, thyme, red pepper, and
bay leaf in large kettle. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Boil
vigorously 20 minutes, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer until
split peas are tender. Press soup through fine sieve and reheat just
to boiling point.


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