Split Pea Soup 1

5 c. chicken broth
5 c. water
1 lb. dried split peas
2 T. butter
1/2 c. ch. onion
1 clove garlic, minced
1 T. curry powder
1 tsp. crushed coriander seed
1/4 tsp. " red pepper
1 tsp. salt
1/2 c. light cream or milk

Combine broth, water, peas in a large saucepan.  Add peas.  Heat to boiling.  Turn off heat.  Cover & let stand 1 hour.  Reheat and simmer over low heat 45 minutes.

Melt butter in sauce pan.  Saute onion, garlic and spies about 7 minutes.

Stir into split peas.  Cover & cook over low heat for 20 min.  Cool.  Puree 2 c. soup in blender.  Repeat until all pureed.

Stir in cream, heat, serve.