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Title: Best Split Pea Soup
Categories: Soups, Vegetarian
Yield: 6 Servings

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

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

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

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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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