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Popeye's Split Pea Soup
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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