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Country-style Split Pea Soup
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Ingredients
1 c. onion, diced
1 leek, thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 T. canola oil
1¼ c. green or yellow split peas, rinsed
1 c. celery, diced
2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
3 c. water
3 c. chicken broth
1 bay leaf
¼ c. fresh parsley, chopped, or 2 teaspoons dried
1 T. seasoned salt
½ tsp. ground pepper
1 c. cooked ham, diced or ham bone
(optional)
1 c. heavy whipping cream or plain nonfat/low-fat yogurt
(optional)
Directions
In a large, heavy saucepan, sauté onion, leek, celery and garlic until they are tender, about five minutes. Add peas, broth, water, bay leaf, parsley, seasoned salt and pepper and ham bone if using one. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, for about 40 minutes, or until peas are tender. Add the carrots, potatoes and ham
(optional)
to the soup. Cover and simmer about 15 to 20 minutes, or until vegetables are tender but retain their shape. Add water, if necessary, to thin soup. Reduce heat.
Optional: Add heavy whipping cream or plain yogurt, cook for five minutes. (Do not boil).
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size
Servings Per Container
4
Amount Per Serving
Calories
210
Calories From Fat
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
11
17%
Saturated Fat
Trans Fat
Cholesterol
Sodium
470
20%
Total Carbohydrate
9
3%
Dietary Fiber
2
8%
Sugars
Protein
17
Vitamin A
%
•
Vitamin C
%
Calcium
%
•
Iron
2.9
%
* 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
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