Green Split Pea Soup

* Exported from MasterCook Mac *

Green Split Pea Soup

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Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :1:15
Categories : Soups

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 cup split green peas
3 tablespoons margarine
1/4 cup onion -- chopped
4 cups water -- cold
salt and pepper -- to taste
1/2 teaspoon marjoram -- ground
2 cups skim milk

Soak peas as directed on package, and drain
Melt margarine in a large saucepan
Cook onion until lightly browned
Add water, peas, and seasoning
Cover and simmer for 1 hour or until peas are tender, stir occasionally
Press soup through a sieve or puree in an electric blender
Return to saucepan, add milk and adjust seasoning
Heat thoroughly, stir occasionally
Serve immediately

Yield: about 1 1/2 quarts

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Per serving: 81 Calories; 6g Fat (64% calories from fat); 3g Protein; 4g
Carbohydrate; 1mg Cholesterol; 138mg Sodium