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Best Split Pea

From ARLINGTON''S WEST MOUNTAIN INN
3 cups green split peas
5 cups water
1 bay leaf
2 teaspoons salt

Simmer uncovered, 3-4 hours. Remove bay leaf.
1 cup minced onion
3 cloves crushed garlic
1 cup minced celery
1 small thinly sliced potato
2 cups sliced carrots

Saute in 2 tablespoons of oil. Combine all above ingredients and puree.
1/4 cup dry red wine
1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
1/4 teaspoon thyme
3 tablespoons vinegar
1 cup chopped tomato
1/4 cup chopped parsley

Add about 15 minutes before serving.