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                                            ½ c. dry split yellow peas, rinsed 
½ small onion, finely minced 
1 ½ c. water 
1 to 2 dashes Tabasco sauce 
2 c. grated cheddar cheese (optional) 
Salt and black pepper, to taste 
 
                                             
                                            
                                             
                                            Combine split peas and water in a sauce pan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, simmer until peas are very tender, 45-55 minutes. Drain and reserve the cooking liquid. 
Place the cooked peas in a blender with the cheddar cheese, onion, Tabasco sauce, salt and pepper. Blend until smooth, adding a little of the reserved cooking liquid to thin as desired.
                                             
                                             
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