Instructions: Put ground beef in a pan and cook over medium heat until browned. Drain off fat. Add tomatoes, rice, water and pepper. Cover and boil gently about 25 minutes or until rice is tender. Add split peas. Heat moderately until hot.

NOTES : make pea soup early in the week and turn the leftover into planned-overs.

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