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# 85 The Case of Split Pea Soup

2 onions, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 carrots, chopped
8 cups water
8 rounded teaspoons (for 8 cups) vegetable bouillon powder
2 cups split peas
2 tablespoons soya sauce
6 bay leaves
2 teaspoons oregano
1 teaspoon curry powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup fresh or frozen green peas or chopped parsley for colour
salt

Simmer the first 11 ingredients (onions to pepper) for 45 min. or until the split peas are tender/chewy.

Remove the bay leaves.

Blend 1-1/2 cups of the soup and return it to the pot.

Add more water if necessary. Stir in the fresh or frozen green peas and salt to taste.

Serves 6.

♥ Becki
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  1. Siobhan14 June 2012 at 18:33

    Hi Becki, great recipe. Feel like growing your readership? We can help you share your blog with fellow Torontonians who share your interest in vegetarian eating. For more info or to get on board, email me at skelly@offthegridto.com with "Body" in the subject line.

    Looking forward to hearing from you soon,
    Siobhan Kelly

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    1. Cynthia St-Pierre14 June 2012 at 19:18

      Hi Siobhan,

      Thanks for the positive feedback. However, I'm sure you'll understand when I say I prefer to grow readership the old-fashioned way. Even if it is slower.

      Besides, Becki, Vegetarian Detective, who's maybe a wee bit suspicious by nature, thinks putting "Body" in the subject line is not the very best plan...

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