Shortcut Split Pea Soup

Name: Shortcut Split Pea Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 5 servings.
Ingredients: 3 cups water; 2 teaspoons reduced-sodium chicken bouillon granules; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; 4 celery ribs and leaves; 2 medium carrots, thinly sliced; 2 cans (11-1/2 ounces each) condensed split pea soup, undiluted; 1 cup cubed fully cooked ham; Shaved Parmesan cheese, optional

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 30 min. YIELD: 5 servings.

Pair this soup with a simple tossed salad for a well-rounded, nourishing meal that's quick and easy. —Donna Noel, Gray, Maine

Ingredients

3 cups water
2 teaspoons reduced-sodium chicken bouillon granules
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
4 celery ribs and leaves
2 medium carrots, thinly sliced
2 cans (11-1/2 ounces each) condensed split pea soup, undiluted
1 cup cubed fully cooked ham
Shaved Parmesan cheese, optional

Directions

1. In a large saucepan, bring the water, bouillon granules and thyme to a boil. Thinly slice celery ribs and finely chop the leaves; set leaves aside.
2. Add celery ribs and carrots to water mixture; simmer, uncovered, for 5-8 minutes or until tender. Stir in the soup, ham and celery leaves; heat through. Top each serving with cheese if desired.

Nutrition Facts

1-1/3 cups: 249 calories, 7g fat (3g saturated fat), 23mg cholesterol, 1502mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 4g fiber), 16g protein.

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