Split Pea Soup
Healthy, hearty, full of fiber and easily adaptable for vegetarians!
Prep Time: 0:20
Total Time: 2:45
Servings: 8
Ingredients:
1 pound split peas (rinsed and picked over)
2 quarts chicken broth
1/2 pound Organic Prairie Hardwood Smoked Uncured Boneless Ham
3 large carrots (chopped fine)
4 medium onions (chopped)
1 medium leek (minced)
2 tablespoons Organic Valley Unsalted Cultured Butter
1 teaspoon fresh chives
1/2 teaspoon savory (dried and crumbled)
1 teaspoon sea salt (to taste)
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon paprika
Instructions:
Rinse peas and combine in a large heavy pot with organic chicken broth, ham, carrots and half of the chopped onions.
Bring to a boil and skim the froth as it bubbles. Reduce heat and simmer, partially covered, until peas are tender but not falling apart, 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
In a large heavy skillet over moderate heat, saute minced leek and remaining onions in butter. Cook until onions become translucent (about 8-10 min.)
Add sauteed leek/onion mixture to the soup along with chives and spices. Continue to simmer, partially covered, until peas are falling apart and soup is thickened, 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
Add sauteed leek/onion mixture to the soup along with chives and spices. Continue to simmer, partially covered, until peas are falling apart and soup is thickened, 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
Note:
Kids in the Kitchen:
Picking over small split peas is a must for the little ones with "eagle eyes." Spread dried peas on a large cookie sheet for a close inspection and removal of unsavory objects. Older children may like to cube the ham and mince the "stinky" leeks, onions, and chives.
Fun ways to eat:
Dunk whole grain pita triangles into this thick hearty soup!
Serve with a crunchy salad and a yogurt!
Try an Organic Valley Stringle dunked into the soup, or cut up chunks of Organic Valley's famous Pepper Jack Cheese for a kick!
For vegetarians: Skip the ham and add cubed Organic Valley Pepper Jack Cheese!
Nutrition Info:
Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 338 Calories; 7g Fat (17.7% calories from fat); 25g Protein; 45g Carbohydrate; 17g Dietary Fiber; 26mg Cholesterol; 1508mg Sodium. Exchanges: 2 1/2 Grain(Starch); 1 1/2 Lean Meat; 1 1/2 Vegetable; 0 Fat.
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Customer rating:
how is this vegetarian?