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SPLIT PEA SOUP

· 3/4 cup uncooked orzo pasta

· 1 cup chopped onion

· 1 cup chopped celery

· 2 cloves garlic, minced

· 1 1/2 cups chopped carrots

· 1 quart vegetable broth

· 1 cup dried split peas

· 1 teaspoon dried thyme

· 1/2 teaspoon dried chipotle chile pepper

· salt and pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS

· Bring a medium-size pot of salted water to a boil, add orzo and cook until al dente. Drain well.

· In a large skillet, saute onion, celery, garlic, and carrots in small amount of water for 5 minutes.

· Place vegetables, vegetable broth, peas, thyme, chile pepper, salt and pepper in a pressure cooker. Cover. When pressure cooker reaches full pressure, cook for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove the pressure cooker from the heat. Add cooked orzo and serve.

· Note: If you would like creamier soup, puree soup in a food processor or blender. Add additional broth to bring the soup to the consistency you desire.

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