Pea, mushroom and barley soup^

10 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2tablespoonsDried mushrooms
¾cupYellow split peas
¾cupDried green split peas
3cupsWater
2clovesGarlic, finely diced
3Stalks celery, diced
3mediumsCarrots, diced
1mediumOnion, diced
5cupsChicken stock
cupBarley
½teaspoonBasil, finely chopped
1largeBay leaf
½teaspoonTarragon, finely chopped
2teaspoonsFresh parsley, finely chopped Dash sage Dash thyme
2tablespoonsLow sodium soy sauce or light miso (1-2tb)

Directions

Soak dried mushrooms in very hot water for 15 minutes then dice.

Combine split peas and enough twater to cover in a large saucepan and bring to a boil. turn off heat and soak 30 minutes. Drain peas and add remaining ingredients to saucepan. bring to a boil and then reduce heat and simmer 2 hours or until vegetables are tender. Soup should be very thick. Set aside and sool ½ hour. Puree ¾ of the vegetables with 1 cup of the liquid. Return to the saucepan, heat and serve. Makes 10 8 oz. servings. Calories: 79 Protein: 5g Carbohydrates: 15g Fat: trace Sodium: 62mg Cholesterol: 0mg

Cooking for Good Health by Gloria Rose ISBN: 0-89529-577-6 Entered by Carolyn Shaw 3-95

Submitted By CAROLYN SHAW On 03-15-95