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Golden Split Pea Soup

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Updated Apr 29, 2010
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Here's a lovely golden soup that's very thick and satisfying. Green split peas can be substituted for the yellow, if you prefer, but may need a slightly longer cooking time. A dollop of plain yogurt or sour cream for a garnish provides a tangy contrast to the earthy soup.

Golden Split Pea Soup

  • Prep Time 25 min
  • Total 1 hr 25 min
  • Ingredients 9
  • Servings 7
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Ingredients

  • 1 (16-oz.) pkg. dry yellow split peas, sorted, rinsed and drained
  • 7 cups water
  • 1 cup sliced carrots
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1/2 cup chopped celery
  • 1 tablespoon chicken-flavor instant bouillon
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
  • 1 cup chopped cooked ham, if desired

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    In Dutch oven or large saucepan, combine all ingredients except ham. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to low; simmer 45 to 60 minutes or until peas and vegetables are very tender.
  • Step 
    2
    In blender container or food processor bowl with metal blade, blend half of soup until smooth. Return to Dutch oven; stir in ham. Cook over medium-low heat until thoroughly heated, stirring frequently.

Nutrition

270 Calories
2g Total Fat
20g Protein
43g Total Carbohydrate
4g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Cup
Calories
270
Calories from Fat
20
Total Fat
2g
3%
Saturated Fat
1g
5%
Cholesterol
10mg
3%
Sodium
1030mg
43%
Total Carbohydrate
43g
14%
Dietary Fiber
16g
64%
Sugars
4g
Protein
20g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
100%
100%
Vitamin C
4%
4%
Calcium
4%
4%
Iron
15%
15%
Exchanges:
3 Starch; 3 Other Carbohydrate; 1 1/2 Very Lean Meat;
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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