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Split Pea Soup

Split Pea Soup

November 30, 2016
3 Reviews (3.67 out of 5)
Course
Serves 4

Split peas are one of the highest sources of fiber, which is recommended during diverticulosis.  This soup is blended so it has a creamy texture. See more Soup recipes.

Ingredients

  • 1 Tablespoon
    olive oil
  • 1
    onion, chopped
  • 1
    celery stalk, chopped
  • 1
    carrot, chopped
  • 1
    red bell pepper, seeded, chopped
  • 1 Cup
    yellow split peas, uncooked, rinsed
  • 3 1/2 Cups
    chicken broth
  • 3 Cups
    water
  • 1/4 Cup
    plain yogurt

Instructions

  1. In a large soup pot, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
    Add onion, celery, carrot, and red peppers. Cook for 7 -8 minutes or until tender.

  2. Add split peas, chicken broth and water, bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and let simmer, covered for 45 minutes or until peas have fallen apart.

  3. Puree soup a hand blender until smooth. Garnish with a dollop of yogurt if desired. Serve.

Nutrition:

Nutrition Facts

4 servings per recipe

Serving size1/4 of recipe

Amount per serving

Calories255
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.5g4%
Saturated Fat 0.5g3%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 1mg0%
Sodium 785mg34%
Total Carbohydrate 37g13%
Dietary Fiber 14.5g52%
Total Sugars 3g
Includes 0g Added Sugars0%
Protein 13.7g
Vitamin D 0mcg0%
Calcium 70mg5%
Iron 2.4mg13%
Potassium 610mg13%

*DV based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

3 reviews for Split Pea Soup

  1. Virginia Brown
    4

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    Sounds delicious

  2. Pauline
    5

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    Sounds good to me

  3. Cindy Gamiere
    2

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    I make split pea all the time, I add garlic, and of course smoked ham hock meat. Neither mentioned here.

  4. Les oneill

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    Not a pea soup if no ham hock

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