PEA AND BARLEY SOUP

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PEA AND BARLEY SOUP

 

2 cups split peas

6 cups water

2 14.5-ounce cans veg broth  or (4 cups)

1/3 cup minced onion

3 large cloves garlic, minced

1 teaspoon sugar

2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice

1 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon parsley flakes

1/4 teaspoon white pepper

dash thyme flakes

1/2 cup barley

6 cups water

1 cup carrots, diced

1/2 stalk celery, diced

 

Rinse split peas. Place in a soup pot with 6 cups water, chicken broth,

seasonings,

lemon juice, and sugar.

Boil one minute then reduce heat and simmer for about 1 to 1/2 hours or until

peas

are tender.

Meanwhile, combine the barley with 6 cups of water in a saucepan. Boil one

minute,

then reduce heat and simmer for 1 1-1/2 hours or until most of the water has

been

absorbed.

When the mixture has thickened, puree the peas in a blender or using a stick

blender

until smooth. Alternately, if you like, you may

Drain the barley mixture using a colander or cheesecloth and add to the split

peas.

Stir in chopped carrots and celery and simmer 15 to 30 minutes til the carrots

are

tender, stirring occasionally.

Remove from heat, cover, and allow sit at room temperature 15 minutes before

serving.

Makes 6 servin