On Sun 27 Mar 2005 08:53:09a, Damsel in dis Dress wrote in
rec.food.cooking:

> And now, for something completely different ...
>
> * Exported from MasterCook *
>
> Damsel's Spicy Split Pea Soup
>
> Recipe By amsel in dis Dress
> Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00
> Categories : legumes soups/chowders
>
>
> Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
> -------- ------------ --------------------------------
> 1/4 pound bacon
> 1/2 pound pepperoni -- 1/2" cubes
> 5 medium carrots -- sliced 1/4" thick
> 1 medium onion -- chopped fine
> 1 clove garlic -- smashed and chopped
> 16 ounces split peas
> 5 cups water
> 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
> 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
> 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
> 1/2 teaspoon salt
> 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
> 1 bay leaf
>
> In a large skillet, fry bacon until crisp. Remove bacon from pan, and
> set aside. Add pepperoni to the drippings, frying until browned; remove
> to large saucepan. Add onions and garlic to the drippings. Saute until
> onions become translucent, then add to the saucepan.
>
> Place dry split peas into the saucepan, along with the water. Add
> carrots, then stir in the herbs and spices.
>
> Bring to a boil, and reduce heat to low. Cook, covered, for 45 minutes,
> or until peas just begin to break down. Add more water, if necessary.
> Remove bay leaf. Garnish each serving with crumbled bacon.

That sounds really good, Carol, but when I first glanced at the recipe I
did a double-take. Eyes and mind are fading, I fear. I read "1/4 pound
bacon", "1/2 pound peppercorns"! I thought, my God she did mean spicy! I
had a good laugh all to myself afterwards.

--
Wayne Boatwright
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Give me a smart idiot over a stupid genius any day.
Sam Goldwyn, 1882-1974