Day four:

Andersen’s Split Pea Soup

2 quarts water

2 cups of Andersen’s specially selected green split peas

1 stalk of celery, coarsely chopped

1 large carrot, chopped

1 small onion, chopped

1/4 teaspoon ground thyme

1 pinch of cayenne pepper

1 bay leaf

salt & pepper to taste

Combine all ingredients in a big pot.  Bring to a boil, and boil hard for 20 minutes, then simmer until peas are tender.  Strain through a fine sieve and then reheat to boiling point.

Recipe serves 6 to 8 bowls of Andersen’s split pea soup.