~ Mormon split pea soup Recipe ~

 
                           Mormon Split Pea Soup
 
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 Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Soups & Stews                    Vegetable
                 Four Star
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
 --------  ------------  --------------------------------
    2      Tablespoons   Butter
    1      Cup           Onion -- chopped
    2      Cups          Dried Split Peas -- washed
    3      Quarts        Water
    3      Medium        Potatoes -- peeled & grated
      1/2  Teaspoon      Marjoram
    2      Teaspoons     Salt
      1/4  Teaspoon      Pepper
      1/2  Cup           Celery -- chopped
 
 In a heavy 5 to 6 quart casserole, melt butter over medium heat.  Add onions
 and celery.  Cook 5 minutes until soft, not brown.  Stir in split peas and
 water.  Bring to a boil.  Skim off any scum that may form.
 Add potatoes, marjoram, salt and pepper. 
 Cook about 1 1/2 hours.
 
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