Chicken and Split Pea Soup

Chicken and Split Pea Soup

November 29, 2016
Course
Serves 4-6

This is one of the easiest,  but flavorful one pot soup dishes.  Perfect for dinner or to take for lunch.


Ingredients

  • 1 Pound
    skinless, boneless, chicken breast, cubed
  • 2 Tablespoons
    olive oil
  • 2
    lage onions, chopped
  • 3
    garlic cloves, minced
  • 3
    carrots, chopped
  • 1
    bay leaf
  • 1 Teaspoon
    salt
  • 1 Teaspoon
    poultry seasoning
  • 8 Cups
    chicken broth
  • 1/2 Cup
    dried split peas, washed and drained
  • 1 Cup
    peas, thawed if frozen

Instructions

  1. In a large soup pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.

  2. Add chicken and cook for 5 minutes, until lightly browned. Add onions, garlic, carrots, bay leaf, salt and seasoning and cook until vegetables soften, stirring occasionally.

  3. Add broth and split peas to pot and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer on low heat for 30-45 minutes.

  4. To the soup, add green peas and heat for 5 minutes, stirring to combine all ingredients.

Nutrition:

Nutrition Facts

5 servings per recipe

Serving size1/5 of recipe

Amount per serving

Calories325
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8g10%
Saturated Fat 1.5g8%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 60mg20%
Sodium 1935mg84%
Total Carbohydrate 27g10%
Dietary Fiber 9g32%
Total Sugars 6g
Includes 0g Added Sugars0%
Protein 29.5g
Vitamin D 0mcg0%
Calcium 42mg3%
Iron 1.75mg10%
Potassium 600mg13%

*DV based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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