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CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Vegetables		Soups, Vegetables	4	Servings

INGREDIENTS

3/4	c	Dried split peas
2	tb	Margarine
1	md	Onion, chopped
1	c	Carrots, chopped
1	c	Turnip, chopped
2	c	Vegetable stock
		Salt & pepper to taste

INSTRUCTIONS

Wash peas and soak them overnight in cold water, or in
hot water for one hour.  Drain them and set aside.
Heat the butter in a saucepan and saute the onion
until light brown. Add the carrots and turnip and
continue cooking 5 mins. Add the peas and veg stock,
and stir well. Cover the pan, bring to a boil, and
simmer 1 - 1 1/2 hours until the peas are really
tender. Stir occasionally, and add water if necessary.
Season to taste.
From Gemini's MASSIVE MealMaster collection at www.synapse.com/~gemini

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