Here's a lovely golden soup that's very thick and satisfying. Green split peas can be substituted for the yellow, if you prefer, but may need a slightly longer cooking time. A dollop of plain yogurt or sour cream for a garnish provides a tangy contrast to the earthy soup.
Golden Split Pea Soup
- Prep Time 25 min
- Total 1 hr 25 min
- Ingredients 9
- Servings 7
Ingredients
- 1 (16-oz.) pkg. dry yellow split peas, sorted, rinsed and drained
- 7 cups water
- 1 cup sliced carrots
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1/2 cup chopped celery
- 1 tablespoon chicken-flavor instant bouillon
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
- 1 cup chopped cooked ham, if desired
Instructions
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Step1In Dutch oven or large saucepan, combine all ingredients except ham. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to low; simmer 45 to 60 minutes or until peas and vegetables are very tender.
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Step2In blender container or food processor bowl with metal blade, blend half of soup until smooth. Return to Dutch oven; stir in ham. Cook over medium-low heat until thoroughly heated, stirring frequently.
Nutrition
270
Calories
2g
Total Fat
20g
Protein
43g
Total Carbohydrate
4g
Sugars
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1 Cup
- Calories
- 270
- Calories from Fat
- 20
- Total Fat
- 2g
- 3%
- Saturated Fat
- 1g
- 5%
- Cholesterol
- 10mg
- 3%
- Sodium
- 1030mg
- 43%
- Total Carbohydrate
- 43g
- 14%
- Dietary Fiber
- 16g
- 64%
- Sugars
- 4g
- Protein
- 20g
% Daily Value*:
- Vitamin A
- 100%
- 100%
- Vitamin C
- 4%
- 4%
- Calcium
- 4%
- 4%
- Iron
- 15%
- 15%
Exchanges:
3 Starch; 3 Other Carbohydrate; 1 1/2 Very Lean Meat;Tips from the
Pillsbury Kitchens
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