Andersens Split Pea Soup
Ingredients
- 8 Cups Water
- 2 Cups Green Split Peas
- 1 Rib Celery (Coarsely Chopped)
- 1 Large Carrot (Chopped)
- 1 Small Onion (Chopped)
- 1/4 teaspoon Thyme
- Dash Red Pepper
- 1 Bay Leaf
- Salt
- Pepper
Directions
Combine in a large pot – Water, peas, celery, carrot, onion, thyme, red pepper, and bay leaf. Season to taste with salt and pepper and boil vigorously 20 minutes; Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until split peas are tender. Press soup through fine sieve and reheat just to boiling point
