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Aertsoppa (Pea Soup)
 
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 120 Minutes
Ready In: 130 Minutes
Servings: 8
From the Scandinavian and American Recipes cookbook, recipes submitted by parents and friends of the Svenskarnas Dag Girls Choir. Preparation time does not include soaking time.
Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups yellow split peas
2 quarts cold water
1 1/2 cups diced baked ham
3/4 cup minced onion
3 celery ribs, with tops sliced
1 -2 carrot, diced
salt and pepper
Directions:
1. Soak peas in water overnight.
2. Add ham, onion, celery and carrots; heat to boil.
3. Cover, simmer 2 hours until peas are tender and liquid partially cooked down.
4. Season to taste.
5. For smoother soup, put through a sieve.
6. Dilute as desired with milk.
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