*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                        Split Pea and Lentil Soup

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Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Soups

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1 1/2  cups          Yellow split peas (1/2 lb)
   2      cups          Water
   1      tablespoon    Olive oil
     1/2  cup           Onion(s) -- chopped
     1/2  cup           Celery -- chopped
     1/2  cup           Unpeeled carrots -- chopped
     1/2  cup           Parsnips -- chopped
   4      cups          Vegetable stock
   1                    Bay leaf
   2      cups          Tomatoes -- peeled
                        and diced
   1 1/4  cups          Lentils (1/2 lb) -- pref French green le
     1/4  teaspoon      Pepper
   2      teaspoons     Salt
   1      teaspoon      Ground cumin -- pref roasted

1. soak the split peas in the water for 1 hour.

 2. Heat a large, heavy pot for 1 minute. Add the olive oil and then the onion. 
Saut‚ until the onion begins to color, about 5 minutes. Add the celery, carrots, 
and parsnips, and saut‚ until they soften, about 5 minutes.

 3. Add the stock, bay leaf, tomatoes, lentils, and split peas and their soaking water.
 Bring to a simmer over high heat, add the pepper and stir.
Turn the heat to low, cover, and simmer until the beans are tender, about 1 hour. 
Add the salt and cumin. Remove the bay leaf. SERve hot.

 Can be refrigerated for 2 days. Reheat before serving.


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