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"The tradition of Italian cooking is that of the matriarch. This is the cooking of grandma. She didn't waste time thinking too much about the celery. She got the best celery she could and then she dealt with it."--Mario Batali

Pea Soup Andersen's Original Recipe Recipe

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Category:
Category:
Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
2 quarts soft water
2 cups green split peas
1 branch celery, coarsely chopped
1 large carrot, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
1 pinch cayenne
1 Bay leaf
1 to 2 t. salt, to taste
1/2 t. pepper
1 tsp thyme
Directions:
Directions:
Bring everything to boil. Reduce to simmer and cook 90 to 120 minutes until peas are tender. I mash soup with my potato masher. It could be put in slow cooker on low for about 8 hours.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
8
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
2 hours
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
This makes a great meal. We used to double the recipe and have it on Christmas Eve for many years - usually with a 3 foot long sub. Of course you can add ham or a ham bone.

 

 

 

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