To make pea soup, you need split peas, water (or stock, or course), and croutons. Everything else is a luxury. Some of those luxuries are detailed in the variations, but you can combine them as you like. * Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group * Source: How to Cook Everything * Typed by: Susan alexanderjamesmom@gmail.com * Time: at least 1½ hours * Makes 4 – 6 servings