Pea soup

1 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1poundsDry green split peas
8cupsWater
2Stalk celery coarsely
Chopped (1 cup)
2largesCarrots coarsely chopped
(1 cup)
1mediumOnion coarsely chopped
(1/2 cup)
1teaspoonSalt
1teaspoonDried thyme crushed
½teaspoonPepper
¼cupSnipped parsley OR
2tablespoonsFried parsley flakes
4cupsHot cooked brown rice

Directions

In a dutch oven combine peas, water, celery, carrots, onion, salt, thyme and pepper. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, 45 to 60 minutes or until peas are tender. Add parsley. Simmer, uncovered, 45-60 minutes or until thick. Place ½ cup hot cooked brown rice on top of each serving.