Split Pea Soup
My husband has always loved split pea soup, but I never cared for it—until I came across this recipe. The combination of flavors is so tasty that even I have to admit to liking it.—Holly Dow, Presque Isle, Maine6 ServingsPrep: 15 min. Cook: 1 hour
Ingredients
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 4 cups water
- 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth
- 1-1/2 cups dried green split peas
- 1 cup cubed fully cooked ham
- 3 bay leaves
- 1-1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Directions
- In a large saucepan, saute onion in oil until tender. Add remaining
- ingredients. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 1
- hour or until peas are tender. Discard bay leaves. Yield: 6
- servings.
Nutrition Facts: 1 cup equals 236 calories, 5 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 12 mg cholesterol, 1,177 mg sodium, 32 g carbohydrate, 13 g fiber, 17 g protein.