Split pea soup (vegan)

16 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
8cupsWater
2cupsGreen split peas
3cupsChopped celery
2cupsChopped onions
2teaspoonsThyme leaves
2Bay leaves
2cupsCarrots; in 1/2\" rounds
4Garlic cloves; pressed or mi
1teaspoonSweet basil
½teaspoonDried oregano
cupChopped russet potatoes
¼cupGreen onions w/ tops; diced
1tablespoonSpike
1tablespoonTamari soy sauce
1pinchCayenne pepper
10ouncesFrozen peas rinsed under hot water to

Directions

In a large 5-6 qt pot bring to a boil water, split peas, celery, onion, thyme and bay leaves. Reduce heat and simmer covered about 20 min or until split peas are a little soft. Add carrots, garlic, basil and oregano, bring to a second boil then continue simmering covered until split peas are very tender and are dissolving to form a thick broth. Add potato and simmer until potato is tender but still firm.

Turn burner to lowest heat. Add green onions, spike tamari sea salt & cayenne pepper to taste. Add peas if desired. Heat gently stirring until peas are tender. Nutrition (per serving): 139 calories Total Fat 1 g (3% of calories) :

D/L from Prodigy 12-14-94. Recipe collection of Sue Smith. 1⅘á