Andersen's Split Pea Soup

Andersen's Split Pea Soup
8 servings, 4 P+/serving

8 cups water
2 cups dry split peas, picked over and rinsed
1 stalk celery, coarsely chopped
1 large carrot, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
1/4 teaspoon thyme, ground
1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
1 bay leaf
salt & pepper to taste


PREPARATION:
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 (or blend) and reheat just to boiling point.

Note: Can add bacon or bacon for extra P+ and tastiness.

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