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Creamy Split Pea Soup
 
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 30 Minutes
Ready In: 40 Minutes
Servings: 8
This is a wonderful soup for a cold winter's night. My kids love it and ask for it all the time! Its great with fresh out-of-the-oven wheat bread. I often serve it with a dollop of cottage cheese (cools it down for the kids and adds protien). Enjoy!
Ingredients:
1 lb dried split green peas
8 cups water
1/2 cup carrot, chopped
1/2 cup celery, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
1 tablespoon garlic
1 cup instant potato flakes
1 cup whipping cream
Directions:
1. 1. Rinse and sort peas.
2. 2. Bring water to a boil, add peas and reduce heat to simmer 20 minutes.
3. 3. Sauté vegetables, add to soup, and cook 5-7 minutes.
4. 4. Slowly stir in potato flakes and cream, bring back to a boil.
5. 5. Remove from heat and let stand 5 minutes.
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