Title: Yellow Split Pea Soup/burt Wolf
Categories: Soup
Yield: 8 Servings

1	lb	Yellow split peas, dried
2	qt	Water
2	ts	Thyme, dried
1	md	Onion, chopped
2		Carrot, peel/chop
2		Leeks, trim/chop
2		Celery stalks, chopped

The Hotel D'Angleterre, in Copenhagen, opened in 1755. It is a national landmark and the soup they serve, Yellow Split Pea, is Denmark's national soup.

1-Soak the split peas in water to cover overnight; rinse and drain. OR you can simmer peas for 45 minutes in boiling water; drain. 2-Place peas and the 2 quarts fresh water into a saucepan. Add the remaining ingredients and simmer until tender, about 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Stir occasionally. 3-Puree the soup in a food processor until smooth. Jo Merrill-recipe from Burt Wolf's Eating Well Recipe by: Jo Merrill

By MDFD30F@prodigy.com (MS J MERRILL) on Feb 12, 1997.

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