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Popeye's Split Pea Soup Printer Friendly Ingredients 1 large leek, chopped fine                                          1 tsp. dried thym 1 ½ T. vegetable oil                                                1 tsp. dried marjoram 2 ½ c. green split peas, rinsed                                1/8 tsp. ground nutmeg 2 quarts water                                                                   1 T. salt 1 bunch chopped spinach or 10 oz. frozen pack  1 T. lemon juice   Directions In a heavy saucepan over medium heat, cook leek in 1 T. oil until it is limp, about 2 minutes. Add split peas, water and salt, bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until peas are very soft, about 45-60 minutes. Purée pea mixture in a blender or food processor and return to saucepan. Heat remaining ½ T. oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add thyme, marjoram, and nutmeg and cook for 30 seconds, stirring constantly. Add spinach mixture to split peas and continue to simmer for about 10 minutes. Season to taste with salt, pepper and lemon juice. Creamy horseradish, a good accompaniment for this soup.   Nutrition Facts Serving Size  Servings Per Container 8-10 Amount Per Serving Calories  Calories From Fat  % Daily Value * Total Fat  Saturated Fat  Trans Fat    Cholesterol  Sodium  Total Carbohydrate  Dietary Fiber  Sugars  Protein    Vitamin A   % • Vitamin C   % Calcium  % • Iron  % * Percentage Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs:   Calories 2,000 2,2500 Total Fat Less than 65g 80g    Saturated Fat Less than 20g 25g Cholesterol Less than 300mg 300mg Sodium Less than 2,400mg 2,400mg Total Carbohydrate   300g 375g    Dietary Fiber   25g 30g Calories per gram:       Fat 9   •   Carbohydrate 4   •   Protein 4