Split Pea Soup Mix
1 pound green split peas
1/4 cup red lentils
1/4 cup yellow split peas
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 bay leaf
Combine all ingredients in medium bowl and stir til blended. Store
in airtight container.
Split Pea Soup (serves 8): 2 tbl. oil, 1 medium onion
chopped, 3 carrots peeled and chopped, 3 ribs celery chopped, 1
pound polish sausage sliced 1/2" thick rounds, 1 package split pea
soup mix, 2 1/2 quarts water. Heat oil in large stockpot. Add the
onion, carrots, celery and sausage. Saute until vegetables are
tender. Add the split pea soup mix and the water, and bring to a
boil. Reduce heat to a simmer, and cook over low heat for 2-3 hours. |