Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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  1              pound  green & yellow split pea mixture -- dried
  2             quarts  water
  2          teaspoons  thyme -- dried
  2                     onions -- chopped
  2                     carrot -- chopped
  2                     leeks -- trim/chop
     1/2           cup  fresh fennel -- chopped

Preparation:

1. Soak the split peas in water to cover overnight; rinse and drain. OR boil hot water to cover peas and let sit for 45 minutes. Drain, rinse and drain again. 2. Saute the onions, carrots and fennel in a small amount of oil or butter until just translucent. Add the peas, cook 2 minutes. Add water to the stock pot and stir. 3. Bring to a rolling boil, reduce heat and simmer for 1 1/2 to 2 hours. 4. Puree the soup in a food processor until smooth; re-season to taste with salt and pepper.

Nutritional Information:

33 Calories (kcal); trace Total Fat; (4% calories from fat); 1g Protein; 8g Carbohydrate; 0mg Cholesterol; 19mg Sodium