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.
- 2 hours 30 minutes
- 5 Servings
- Less than $3.00
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.
- 2 hours 30 minutes
- 5 Servings
- Less than $3.00
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
- 1 Spanish onion
- 3 carrots
- 2 celery stalks
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 1/4 cups split peas
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
- 6 cups water
- 1/8 cup lemon juice
Steps
Put soup pot on the stove on medium heat. Add oil when the pot is hot.
Add onion, carrots, celery, and thyme and cook 10 to 15 minutes, until tender.
Add split peas, stock, and 4 cups water. Raise the heat to high and bring to a boil.
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.
Serve right away or cover and refrigerate up to three days. Stir in the lemon juice just before serving.
Ingredients
Serving Size: 2 cups
| Nutrients | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Calories | 329 |
| Total Fat | 4 g |
| Saturated Fat | 1 g |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1 g |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2 g |
| Linoleic Acid | 1 g |
| α-Linolenic Acid | 0.1 g |
| Omega 3 - EPA | 0 mg |
| Omega 3 - DHA | 0 mg |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Carbohydrates | 54 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 20 g |
| Total Sugars | 10 g |
| Added Sugars included | 0 g |
| Protein | 23 g |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium | 82 mg |
| Potassium | 1143 mg |
| Sodium | 124 mg |
| Copper | 578 mcg |
| Iron | 4 mg |
| Magnesium | 94 mg |
| Phosphorus | 294 mg |
| Selenium | 2 mcg |
| Zinc | 3 mg |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A | 310 mcg RAE |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.2 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.2 mcg |
| Vitamin C | 8 mg |
| Vitamin D | 0 mcg |
| Vitamin E | 1 mg |
| Vitamin K | 28 mcg |
| Folate | 155 mcg DFE |
| Thiamin | 0.5 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.2 mg |
| Niacin | 5 mg |
| Choline | 83 mg |
Source:
- USDA Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion