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In article >,
(Curly Sue) wrote:

> On Wed, 06 Jul 2005 20:02:12 -0500, Melba's Jammin'
> > wrote:
> >Jeez, there's GOT to be an appropriate group for this. In a quick skim
> >or it, I didn't find a recipe or anything to do with cooking or food.
>
> We've been through this with nancree in the past. She won't post her
> political drivel in a more suitable group. Apparently she figures
> she's accomplishing something here.
>
> Sue(tm)
> Lead me not into temptation... I can find it myself!

Ugh. I know. I usually skip them and don't know what led me to respond
to this one.

New potatoes are in; green peas are in. This is good.

* Exported from MasterCook Mac *

Slovak Pea and Potato Soup

Recipe By : Mom, posted yet again to r.f.c. by Barb Schaller 7-6-05
Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Slovensky Recepty

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 quarts water
2 cups diced potatoes
1/3 cup chopped FRESH parsley
1 teaspoon salt
10 ounce pkg frozen peas (or 2 cups fresh)
3 tablespoons butter
1/3 cup minced onion
2 tablespoons flour

Bring water to boil; add potatoes, parsley and salt and cook for 10
minutes. Stir in peas. Brown onion in butter, stir in flour and brown
lightly (this mixture is called "zaprashka"); stir into soup to thicken
slightly. Cook until peas are done.
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NOTES : Cheap to make and very tasty! A lenten favorite.

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-Barb, <http://www.jamlady.eboard.com> 7/01/05 Sam I Am!