Split Pea Soup without Pork Recipe

Split Pea Soup

Ingredients:

• 1 pound dried split peas
• 1 stalk celery, diced
• 2 large carrots, peeled and diced
• 2 (14.5 ounce) cans low-fat, low sodium chicken broth
• 3 cups water
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

1. Rinse the split peas thoroughly and pick through them to remove any debris.
2. In a large pot, combine the split peas, diced celery, carrots, chicken broth, and water.
3. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.
4. Once it starts boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer for 1 to 2 hours, until the peas have fallen apart and the soup has thickened.
5. Season the soup with salt and pepper to taste just before serving.

Nutrition Facts (per serving):

• Calories: 65
• Fat: 0g
• Carbohydrates: 11g
• Protein: 5g
• Dietary Fiber: 5g
• Sodium: 144mg
• Vitamin C: 7mg
• Calcium: 17mg
• Iron: 1mg
• Potassium: 274mg

Servings per Recipe: 10

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.