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Ummmhmmm. I have a similar recipe, old yellowed newspaper clipping.
Sausage instead of bacon, crushed yellow mustard seed along with the
cloves and the rest; and a bottle of beer. Quite good really, but I
seldom have the beer and find I always have the vegetarian version.

Now I have to strain the turkey broth. I put unpeeled whole onions in
this time. The skins make it such a nice colour. Zee


Damsel in dis Dress wrote:
> On 26 Dec 2004 17:36:31 -0800, wrote:
>
> >What could it be, the pea soup fairy? Me too. Pea soup.

>
> *grin* I've been wanting to make some, myself.
>
> Mom used to make it a lot, and I never could stand it. My ex,

though,
> loved it. But he was unable to look at it. He'd get a bowl, go into

the
> living room with the TV on, turn off all the lights, and eat it in

the
> dark. <G>
>
> I've got a completely different take on pea soup than most, I think.

I
> like the peas intact, and chunks of carrots. And it's spicy (I don't
> remember who to thank for the basic spice mix). Crash added the

pepperoni,
> and it really makes the soup. Here's the recipe:
>
> * Exported from MasterCook *
>
> Damsel's Spicy Split Pea Soup
>
> Recipe By amsel in dis Dress
> Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00
> Categories : legumes soups/chowders
>
>
> Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
> -------- ------------ --------------------------------
> 1/4 pound bacon
> 1/2 pound pepperoni -- 1/2" cubes
> 5 medium carrots -- sliced 1/4" thick
> 1 medium onion -- chopped fine
> 1 clove garlic -- smashed and chopped
> 16 ounces split peas
> 5 cups water
> 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
> 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
> 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
> 1/2 teaspoon salt
> 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
> 1 bay leaf
>
> In a large skillet, fry bacon until crisp. Remove bacon from pan,

and set
> aside. Add pepperoni to the drippings, frying until browned; remove

to
> large saucepan. Add onions and garlic to the drippings. Saute until
> onions become translucent, then add to the saucepan.
>
> Place dry split peas into the saucepan, along with the water. Add

carrots,
> then stir in the herbs and spices.
>
> Bring to a boil, and reduce heat to low. Cook, covered, for 45

minutes, or
> until peas just begin to break down. Add more water, if necessary.

Remove
> bay leaf. Garnish each serving with crumbled bacon.
>
>
> - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

- -
>
> Per serving: 301 Calories (kcal); 8g Total Fat; (22% calories from

fat);
> 19g Protein; 40g Carbohydrate; 12mg Cholesterol; 389mg Sodium
> Food Exchanges: 2 1/2 Grain(Starch); 1 1/2 Lean Meat; 1 Vegetable; 0

Fruit;
> 1 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates
>
> --
> "Years ago my mother used to say to me... She'd say,
> 'In this world Elwood, you must be oh-so smart or oh-so pleasant.'
> Well, for years I was smart.... I recommend pleasant. You may quote

me."
>
> *James Stewart* in the 1950 movie, _Harvey_