Split Pea Soup

Can you say "Exorcist"?

• Ready In: 1 hr 40 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 2  cups  dried split peas, washed and drained
• 1 1⁄2 quarts water
• 1⁄2 cup  peeled and thinly sliced carrot
• 1⁄2 cup  thinly sliced celery
• 1  cup  peeled and thinly sliced onion
• 2 1⁄4 teaspoons salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
• 1⁄4 teaspoon dried rubbed sage

Directions

1. Combine all ingredients in large saucepan or dutch oven.
2. Place over moderately high heat (300°) and bring to boil.
3. Reduce heat to moderately low (225°) and cover tightly.
4. Stirring occasionally, simmer 1 1/4-1 1/2 hr.
5. ,until split peas are tender.
6. If a thinner soup is desired, add more water.
7. 4-6 servings.