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["Sort thought the peas, discarding any shriveled ones. Place peas in a large pot, covering them with at least 2"" of water and soak for 4-6 hours or heat to boiling over high heat, remove from heat and allow to soak for 2 hours. Using either method, drain after soaking.", "Place onion, carrots and garlic in food processor and pulse to achieve a medium to fine dice. Tie parsley sprigs together with kitchen twine or dental floss.", "After soaking and rinsing, place peas, onion, carrots, garlic, and parsley bundle into a clean pot. Add 12 cups of water, 2 teaspoons of the salt and half of the thyme and sage. Over high heat, heat to boiling reduce heat to low and simmer for about 15 minutes. Add the other half of the thyme and sage. and continue cooking until done, about 15 more minutes.", "When done, remove the parsley bundle. Decant the water into a bowl and measure, adding additional water to make 3 cups if necessary. Use this water to cook the rice, making it ""dirty.""
