Split pea stew with chunky vegetables

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
cupYellow split peas, dry
6cups;water
2Plum tomatoes OR
1mediumTomato; chopped
2Garlic cloves; chopped
¼cupParsley; chopped
1teaspoonDill weed, dried OR
1tablespoonDill, fresh; chopped
2cupsSweet potatoes; peeled,cubed
2cupsBroccoli florets, small
Chopped parsley for garnish

Directions

soak peas in 4 cups water for 4 hours or longer. In a medium saucepan, bring peas and soaking water to a boil. Add tomatoes.

Simmer, covered, until peas arevery soft, 20 to 25 minutes. In a blender or food processor, puree 2 cups of pea mixtureuntil smooth, adding a little extra water if necessry. Return pureed peas to the saucepan. Cover and keep warm.

In a large, deep pot, combine onion, garlic, parsley, dill, sweet potatoes and remaining 2 cups water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 6 to 7 minutes. Ad broccoli and simmer another 6 to 8 minutes, or until broccoli is tneder but still crunchy. Add pea mixture, reduce heat to low, cover and cook gently until just heated through.

Serve garnished with parsley. Serves 4.

Per serving: 271 cal; 16 g prot; 1 g fat; 54 g carb; 0 chol; 38 mg sod; vegan

Source: Vegetarian Times, Jan 92/MM by DEEANNE