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Split Pea Soup

Yields8 ServingsPrep Time6 minsCook Time59 minsTotal Time1 hr 5 mins

 1 tsp Olive oil
 1 Large onion diced
 3 Cloves garlic minced
 1 stalk celery diced
 1 Carrot diced
 1 (16 oz) bag of dried green split peas rinsed and drained
 8 cups low-sodium chicken or Vegetable broth
 ¼ cup Fresh parsley chopped
 ½ tsp Dried thyme
 ⅛ tsp Salt
 ¼ tsp fresh ground black pepper
 splash of red wine vinegar
Stove-top Cooking Directions:
1

Warm oil in a skillet or large pot over medium heat.

2

Sauté the onion in the oil for about 2 minutes.

3

Add garlic and sauté for another 2 minutes.

4

Add the celery and carrot. Sauté for about 5 minutes.

5

Add the split peas, broth, parsley, and thyme. Reduce heat to medium low.

6

Heat on medium, covered, for about 50 minutes. Stir a few times.

7

When soup is thick, season it with salt and pepper and a splash of red wine vinegar.

Slow Cooker Directions:
8

Place all ingredients except red wine vinegar in the slow cooker.

9

Cook for 4-6 hours on high or until peas are totally soft.

10

Serve cooked soup with a splash of vinegar.

Serving Tip: To add flavor & protein, serve soup with ½ slice cooked turkey bacon or ½ link cooked lean sausage crumbled into each bowl.

Nutrition Facts

8 servings

Serving size

2 cups

Amount per serving
Calories245
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 3g4%

Saturated Fat 1g5%
Sodium 164mg8%
Total Carbohydrate 39g15%

Dietary Fiber 16g58%
Protein 16g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.