Curried Split Pea and Potato Soup

Ingredients

v     16 oz green split peas, dried

v     10 cups water

v     1 onion, chopped

v     1 tsp garlic powder

v     1 tsp dried oregano

v     1 tsp curry powder

v     ½ tsp pepper

v     ½ tsp salt

v     1 bay leaf

v     2 large carrots, chopped

v     3 medium potatoes, chopped

v     2 stalks celery, chopped

Recipe

1.          In a large saucepan, combine the split peas, water, onion and spices. Simmer, uncovered, for 1 hour.

2.        Stir in the carrots, potatoes and celery. Simmer, covered, stirring occasionally, for an additional 45 minutes or until the soup reaches the desired thickness. Remove the bay leaf.

3.        Puree in a blender or food processor. Reheat before serving.

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