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Split Pea Soup Recipe
Split Pea Soup is a bowl of comfort I remember from childhood. It is easy to make and delicious to eat.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 15 mins
Total Time
2 hrs
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 334 kcal
Course:
Soup
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion diced
- 2 carrots diced
- 2 celery stalks diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 pound dried split peas rinsed
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- Optional: 1 cup diced ham from ham bone or added separately
- salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion, carrots, and celery, and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook for another minute.
- Add the rinsed split peas, bay leaf, thyme, and chicken broth to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer. Cover and cook for 1 hour and 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- If using, add the diced ham and continue to simmer for another 15 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Remove the bay leaf before serving.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
334kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
53g
(18%)
Protein
24g
(48%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Sodium
98mg
(4%)
Potassium
1045mg
(30%)
Fiber
20g
(80%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
3520IU
(70%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
66mg
(7%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 334
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 334kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 53g | 18% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Sodium | 98mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 1045mg | 22% |
| Fiber | 20g | 80% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 3520IU | 70% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 66mg | 7% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.