Split Pea Soup

Total Time: 1 hr 40 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 cups dried split peas, washed and drained
• 1 1/2 quarts water
• 1/2 cup peeled and thinly sliced carrot
• 1/2 cup thinly sliced celery
• 1 cup peeled and thinly sliced onion
• 2 1/4 teaspoons salt
• 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
• 1/4 teaspoon dried rubbed sage

Recipe

• 1 combine all ingredients in large saucepan or dutch oven.
• 2 place over moderately high heat (300°) and bring to boil.
• 3 reduce heat to moderately low (225°) and cover tightly.
• 4 stirring occasionally, simmer 1 1/4-1 1/2 hr.
• 5 ,until split peas are tender.
• 6 if a thinner soup is desired, add more water.
• 7 4-6 servings.