I haven't posted this for awhile. Haven't made a batch in quite awhile,
either. Might be time to do that soon.

* 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
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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.


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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


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"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_

Hi Damsel,
This recipe sounds fantastic. I will give it a try very soon. Could it
be served with crusty bread, or better on it's own? - does it thicken
towards the end of cooking?

Fish.

On 6 Feb 2005 11:52:25 -0800, "fish" > wrote:

>Hi Damsel,
>This recipe sounds fantastic. I will give it a try very soon. Could it
>be served with crusty bread, or better on it's own? - does it thicken
>towards the end of cooking?
>
>Fish.

It's an incredible soup. The pepperoni was an inspiration of Crash's, and
it really makes the soup. Yeah, it'll thicken as it cooks. I like to just
barely get the peas soft. You can cook them smooth if you're so inclined.

Carol
--
"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_

On 6 Feb 2005 11:52:25 -0800, "fish" > wrote:

>This recipe sounds fantastic. I will give it a try very soon. Could it
>be served with crusty bread, or better on it's own? - does it thicken
>towards the end of cooking?

I forgot to answer the crusty bread part. Crusty bread has never ruined
anything, to the best of my knowledge. It'd be great with this soup.

Carol
--
"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_

Carol wrote:

> Crusty bread has never ruined anything, to the best of my knowledge.

Except for that one time, in band camp.

Bob

On 7 Feb 2005 07:24:07 -0600, "Bob" > wrote:

>Carol wrote:
>
>> Crusty bread has never ruined anything, to the best of my knowledge.
>
>Except for that one time, in band camp.

I will NEVER, as long as I live, forget that one! Whew!

Carol
--
"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_