The two major steps leading to diagnosis of celiac disease are: A small bowel biopsy to assess gut damage. For those with suspected dermatitis herpetiformis, skin biopsies will be taken of the skin near the lesion.
Fresh Peas, Sugar Snap Peas and Snow Peas. Prepare peas as state above for the variety of peas being cooked. To boil 1 1/2 to 2 pounds of fresh peas or a 10 oz. package of frozen, bring 2 quarts of water to a boil in a saucepan. Add 3/4 tablespoon of salt. Drop in green peas and boil uncovered for 2 to 3 minutes Begin checking for doneness after 1 minute.
Stir in the split peas, water, stock, and the pepper and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover partially, and simmer until the peas are tender, 60 to 65 minutes. In a blender or food processor, puree the soup in batches until smooth and return to the saucepan over medium heat. Reheat gently.