PEA SOUP.
1 lb. of split peas, 1 lb. of potatoes, peeled, washed, and cut into pieces, 1 Spanish onion, 1 carrot, 1 turnip, ½ head of celery or a whole small one, 1 oz. of butter, pepper and salt to taste,
Pick and wash the peas, and set them to boil in 2 quarts of water.
Add the potatoes and the other vegetables, previously prepared and cut into small pieces, the butter and seasoning.
When all the ingredients are soft, rub them through a sieve and return them to the saucepan.
If the soup is too thick, add more water. Boil it up, and serve with fresh chopped mint, or fried dice of Allinson whole meal bread.
Allow 3 to 4 hours for the soup.
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