Split Pea Soup
Very simple to put together, this nourishing soup is a favorite for weekend lunches. It freezes very well.
Ingredients
- 2 cups split peas, uncooked
- 5 cups water, or more if needed
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 cups carrots, chopped
- 1 cup celery, chopped
- 1 cup onion, chopped
- 1 tsp thyme
- 1/2 tsp pepper, or more if needed
- 1 tsp garlic powder
Directions
- Rinse and drain split peas.
- Combine dried split peas, water, bay leaf, and salt in a large soup pot. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour.
- Stir occasionally to prevent the split peas from sticking, and to make sure that there is enough water. Add water if the soup looks like it is becoming too dry.
- Add carrots, celery, onions and seasonings.
- Continue to simmer for 30 minutes or longer. Add more water if a thinner soup is desired. Overcooking cannot hurt this soup as long as it is stirred to prevent sticking.
Nutrition
% Daily Value
Calories
194
Calories from Fat
6
% Daily Value
Total Fat
1g
1%
Saturated Fat
0g
1%
Polyunsaturated Fat
0g
Monounsaturated Fat
0g
Cholesterol
0mg
0%
Sodium
336mg
14%
Potassium
660mg
19%
Total Carbohydrate
36g
Dietary Fiber
14g
57%
Sugars
7g
Sugar Alcohols
0g
Protein
13g
26%