Split Pea and Lentil Soup Recipe with Pork Chops
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Split Pea and Lentil Soup Recipe with Pork Chops
Description
Split Pea and Lentil Soup with Pork Chops begins by browning pork chops in neutral oil to develop a golden crust, then removing them to sauté diced carrots and onions in the same pot. Returning the pork chops to the pot and adding water, split peas, and lentils, the mixture is brought to a boil and then simmered until the legumes soften, infusing the broth with meaty richness. Seasoning with salt and pepper balances the flavors.
The addition of fresh dill and green onions just before serving imparts a fresh, aromatic note that contrasts with the deep, earthy flavors. The bone-in pork chops provide extra body to the broth during cooking.
This soup can be served as a nourishing main course on its own or with crusty bread. It provides a comforting and filling meal suitable for cooler days.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp neutral cooking oil avocado or olive, generic cooking oil
- 1 lb pork chops bone-in
- 1 onion chopped, medium
- 2 carrot chopped, medium
- 3 tbsp dill chopped
- 1/2 cup green onions chopped
- 2 tbsp salt adjust to taste
- 1 tap black pepper adjust to taste, ground
- 3 qt water
- 1 cup lentils yellow
- 1 cup split peas green
Instructions
- Preheat a large soup pot over medium-high heat with oil. Add in the pork chops, cooking each side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
- Add the chopped carrots and onions to the pot and cook them until they soften. Add pork chops back to the pot.
- Add the water, split peas, and lentils and bring to a boil.
- Reduce the heat to low and simmer the soup for 45 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Remove the soup from heat and stir in the green onions and dill. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 286 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 286kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 33g | 11% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 38mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 1812mg | 76% |
| Potassium | 772mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 14g | 56% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 2671IU | 53% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 60mg | 6% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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