Anderson's Split Pea Soup

8 cup water
2 cup green split peas
1 rib celery -- coarsely chopped
1 large carrot -- chopped
1 small onion -- chopped
1/4 tsp thyme
dash red pepper
1 bay leaf
Salt
Pepper

Combine water, peas, celery, carrot, onion, thyme, red pepper, and bay
leaf in large kettle. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Boil
vigorously 20 minutes, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer until split
peas are tender. Press soup through fine sieve and reheat just to
boiling point.

Source: http://www.biglove.lvhr.com/recipes/...up6.html#ander



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