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H earty Pea Soup

Diane L. Leipper

1 onion, diced

2 Tablespoons oil

1 bay leaf

1 teaspoon celery seed

1 cup green split peas

1/2 cup barley

1/2 cup lima beans

10 cups water

2 teaspoons salt

dash pepper

1/2 teaspoon basil

1/2 teaspoon thyme

1 carrot chopped

3 stalks celery, diced

1 potato, diced

Saute onion in oil until soft, along with bay leaf and celery seed. Stir in peas, barley, and limas. Add 10 cups cold water and bring to a boil. Cook on low heat, covered, for about 1 hour. Add salt, pepper, vegetables, and herbs. Turn heat down as low as possible and simmer another 30 to 45 minutes. Thin with additional water or stock if necessary. Makes about 8 to 9 cups.

Source: Laurel's Kitchen

Greek Lentil Soup

Diane L. Leipper

2 cups uncooked lentils

8 cups water or vegetable stock

1/2 onion, chopped

1 small carrot, chopped

1 celery stalk, chopped

1 small potato, chopped

2 Tablespoons oil

2 bay leaves

1 1/2 to 2 teaspoons salt

2 teaspoons vinegar

Mix all ingredients except vinegar in soup pot (or crock pot) and cook on low heat until lentils are very soft, about one hour. Add vinegar at the end and serve. Makes about 8 cups.

Source: Laurel's Kitchen

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