Split Pea Soup

A hearty soup of split peas, flavored with onion, carrots, celery, and thyme. This one-pot meal is sure to feed a hungry family.

Serves 5 · Protein Foods

contains meat

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Ingredients

Units: US Metric
  • 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
  • 1 Spanish onion (peeled and chopped)
  • 3 carrots (scrubbed and chopped)
  • 2 celery stalks (chopped)
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 2 1/4 cups split peas (rinsed and picked over)
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
  • 6 cups water
  • 1/8 cup lemon juice

Steps

  1. Put soup pot on the stove on medium heat. Add oil when the pot is hot.
  2. Add onion, carrots, celery, and thyme and cook 10 to 15 minutes, until tender.
  3. Add split peas, stock, and 4 cups water. Raise the heat to high and bring to a boil.
  4. Lower the heat to low and cook about 2 hours, partially covered, until the peas have fallen apart. Check the soup during cooking. If more water is needed, add up to 2 cups. Skim off any foam that forms.
  5. Serve right away or cover and refrigerate up to three days. Stir in the lemon juice just before serving.

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Nutrition (per serving)
Calories329
Protein23.0 g
Fat4.0 g
Carbs54.0 g
Fiber20.0 g
Sodium124 mg

Source

USDA MyPlate Kitchen — Public domain (U.S. government work)