Split Pea Soup
Soups, Stews and Chili Soup Vegetable Soup
This is a wonderful, hearty split pea soup. Great for a fall or blustery winter day.
Servings per recipe: 6
Calories per serving: 310
Preparation time: 15m
Total cooking time: 10h 30m
Ingredients:
- 2 1/4 cups dried split peas
- 2 quarts cold water
- 1 1/2 pounds ham bone
- 2 onions, thinly sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 pinch dried marjoram
- 3 stalks celery, chopped
- 3 carrots, chopped
- 1 potato, diced
Directions:
- 1 In a large stock pot, cover peas with 2 quarts cold water and soak overnight. If you need a faster method, simmer the peas gently for 2 minutes, and then soak for l hour.
- 2 Once peas are soaked, add ham bone, onion, salt, pepper and marjoram. Cover, bring to boil and then simmer for 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally.
- 3 Remove bone; cut off meat, dice and return meat to soup. Add celery, carrots and potatoes. Cook slowly, uncovered for 30 to 40 minutes, or until vegetables are tender.
Nutrion facts:
Total Fat | 1g | 2% |
Saturated Fat | 0.0g | |
Cholesterol | 0mg | |
Sodium | 255mg | 10% |
Potassium | 1084mg | 30% |
Total Carbohydrates | 57.9g | 19% |
Dietary Fiber | 21.5g | 86% |
Protein | 19.7g | 39% |
Sugars | 10g | |
Vitamin A | 5310IU | |
Vitamin C | 14mg | |
Calcium | 85mg | |
Iron | 4mg | |
Thiamin | 1mg | |
Niacin | 7mg | |
Vitamin B6 | 0mg | |
Magnesium | 107mg | |
Folate | 229mcg |