For those experiencing winter:

* Exported from MasterCook *

Spicy Split Pea Soup

Recipe By :Carol Peterson
Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Beans/Legumes Soups

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 tablespoons olive oil -- or more if needed
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

Heat olive oil at medium temperature in a small fying pan. Add
pepperoni to the olive oil, frying until browned; remove to large
saucepan. Add onions and garlic to the remaining oil. satué 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.


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NOTES : Many thanks to Sandy Dykes for inspiring the spice selection
for this recipe.

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Damsel in dis Dress wrote:

> Spicy Split Pea Soup

This is our pea soup recipe! Bob had me make it (with well deserved
attributes to you!!!!) and I won't make it any differently. Your use of
pepperoni truly makes the soup.

Dams, you rock ...

--Lin

On Fri, 13 Feb 2009 21:54:54 -0800, Lin >
wrote:

>Damsel in dis Dress wrote:
>
>> Spicy Split Pea Soup
>
>This is our pea soup recipe! Bob had me make it (with well deserved
>attributes to you!!!!) and I won't make it any differently. Your use of
>pepperoni truly makes the soup.

The pepperoni was Crash's inspiration.

>Dams, you rock ...

Thankee! There was a long thread about split pea soup several years
ago. All about how I hated the stuff, but WANTED to like it. The
spices and chunkiness are what turned me around. I'm so glad you
enjoy it, too!

Carol

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On Fri, 13 Feb 2009 21:28:53 -0600, Damsel in dis Dress
> wrote:

>For those experiencing winter:
>
> * Exported from MasterCook *
>
> Spicy Split Pea Soup

Thanks for posting this. I saved it and I'll try it when I use a gift
certificate from a butcher that carries Boars Head pepperoni. I've
been making a list of things I want to get from that place when I use
up some of what's in the freezer. I just put 50 pounds of meat in
there so it will be awhile. I'll probably use more spices but I do
like the idea.

Thanks again for posting.

Lou

On Mon, 16 Feb 2009 09:27:32 -0600, Lou Decruss
> wrote:

>On Fri, 13 Feb 2009 21:28:53 -0600, Damsel in dis Dress
> wrote:
>
>>For those experiencing winter:
>>
>> * Exported from MasterCook *
>>
>> Spicy Split Pea Soup
>
>Thanks for posting this. I saved it and I'll try it when I use a gift
>certificate from a butcher that carries Boars Head pepperoni. I've
>been making a list of things I want to get from that place when I use
>up some of what's in the freezer. I just put 50 pounds of meat in
>there so it will be awhile. I'll probably use more spices but I do
>like the idea.
>
>Thanks again for posting.

You're very welcome. I hope you love it as much as we do!

Carol

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Lou Decruss wrote:

> Thanks for posting this. I saved it and I'll try it when I use a gift
> certificate from a butcher that carries Boars Head pepperoni.

FYI: I've made this recipe with Hormel's Turkey Pepperoni before and it
was outstanding. I was rather surprised that it tasted as good as the
"real" stuff, and next to no fat added.

I wouldn't turn down a bowl of it with the Boars Head though. ;-)

--Lin

On Mon, 16 Feb 2009 09:33:32 -0800, Lin >
wrote:

>Lou Decruss wrote:
>
>> Thanks for posting this. I saved it and I'll try it when I use a gift
>> certificate from a butcher that carries Boars Head pepperoni.
>
>FYI: I've made this recipe with Hormel's Turkey Pepperoni before and it
>was outstanding. I was rather surprised that it tasted as good as the
>"real" stuff, and next to no fat added.

I'm not a fan of anything turkey but thanks for the tip.

>I wouldn't turn down a bowl of it with the Boars Head though. ;-)

Boars Head pepperoni in the only one of their products I find worth
the extra money. I love the stuff. When I used cheaper stuff on
pizza I nuked it to get some of the fat out. With BH I don't need to
do that. It's about double the price of the other stuff but worth the
money. IMO

Lou