HARVEST PEA SOUP WITH FENNEL

      Title: HARVEST PEA SOUP WITH FENNEL
  Categories: Mcdougall, Vegetarian, Soups
       Yield: 10 Servings
  
       8 c  Water
     1/2 c  Dried split peas
       4 c  Chopped fennel bulb
       1 c  Celery chopped
       2 tb Shallots, minced
       2 tb Vegetable stock
       1 tb Basil (Fresh) minced
       4 md Potatoes, diced
       2 c  Peas
       2 tb Parsley, minced
            Fennel Sprigs (Garnish)
  
    Place water, split peas, fennel and celery in a large sauce pan.
   Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 45 minutes.
   
    While the soup simmers, saute and shallots in the stock in a small
   skillet until they are translucent. If using dried basil, stir into
   the shallots, then remove from heat. Stir the shallots into the soup
   as it simmers.
   
    After it has simmered for 1 hour, puree the soup in batches in a
   blender.
    Return the blended soup to the pot.
   
    Add the potatoes and simmer for 15 minutes.  Then add the peas and
   basil (if using fresh) and simmer until the peas are tender. Stir in
   the parsley and remove from the heat. Garnish with fennel sprigs if
   desired.
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