FoodBanter.com - This is well-worth reading

Melba's Jammin' wrote:
> In article >,
> (Curly Sue) wrote:
>
>> On Wed, 06 Jul 2005 20:02:12 -0500, Melba's Jammin'
>> > wrote:
>>> Jeez, there's GOT to be an appropriate group for this. In a quick
>>> skim or it, I didn't find a recipe or anything to do with cooking
>>> or food.
>>
>> We've been through this with nancree in the past. She won't post her
>> political drivel in a more suitable group. Apparently she figures
>> she's accomplishing something here.
>>
>> Sue(tm)
>> Lead me not into temptation... I can find it myself!
>
> Ugh. I know. I usually skip them and don't know what led me to
> respond to this one.
>
>
> New potatoes are in; green peas are in. This is good.
>
> * Exported from MasterCook Mac *
>
> Slovak Pea and Potato Soup
>
> Recipe By : Mom, posted yet again to r.f.c. by Barb Schaller
> 7-6-05 Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
> Categories : Slovensky Recepty
>
> Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
> -------- ------------ --------------------------------
> 2 quarts water
> 2 cups diced potatoes
> 1/3 cup chopped FRESH parsley
> 1 teaspoon salt
> 10 ounce pkg frozen peas (or 2 cups fresh)
> 3 tablespoons butter
> 1/3 cup minced onion
> 2 tablespoons flour
>
> Bring water to boil; add potatoes, parsley and salt and cook for 10
> minutes. Stir in peas. Brown onion in butter, stir in flour and
> brown lightly (this mixture is called "zaprashka"); stir into soup to
> thicken slightly. Cook until peas are done.
> - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- -
> NOTES : Cheap to make and very tasty! A lenten favorite.
>
Sounds great, Barb! You know me and soup :) I'll give this a try.

Jill