Not a winter goes by that I don't fix at least one batch of this traditional pea soup. It's a hot and hearty meal that really warms up my family.
INGREDIENTS
* 1 pound (about 2 cups) dry green split peas * 7 cups water * 1 teaspoon vegetable oil * 1 teaspoon salt, optional * 2 cups diced fully cooked ham * 2 cups chopped carrots * 1 cup chopped celery * 1 cup chopped onion * 1 cup diced peeled potato * 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder * 1/2 teaspoon pepper * 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
SERVINGS 8-10 CATEGORY Low Fat METHOD Stovetop - One-Dish PREP 15 min. COOK 155 min. TOTAL 170 min.
DIRECTIONS
In a Dutch oven or soup kettle, bring peas, water, oil and salt if desired to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 2 hours, stirring occasionally. Add the next seven ingredients; cover and simmer for 30 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Stir in parsley. Yield: 8-10 servings (2-3/4 quarts).
NUTRITIONAL INFO
Diabetic Exchanges: One 1-cup serving (prepared with low-fat ham and without salt) equals 1-1/2 starch, 1 lean meat, 1 vegetable; also, 205 calories, 389 mg sodium, 12 mg cholesterol, 32 gm carbohydrate, 16 gm protein, 2 gm fat.
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