Minted Split and Fresh Pea Soup – Soups

3/4 c Split Peas — dried

3 c Water

1 pk Peas, Frozen — thawed, 10

: oz 3 TB Mint — fresh, chopped

1/2 ts Salt — or to taste

1/8 ts Pepper — or to taste

Place split peas and water in a saucepan over med. heat. Simmer until tender, about 30 min. Add peas and continue simmering until they are cooked, 6 – 7 min. Cool slightly. Place peas, water, salt, and pepper in a food processor. Process until smooth. Serve hot or chill and serve. Recipe By : Bean Power by Tamara Holt —–