Split pea soup
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size About 2 1/2 cups
Calories 377
| Amount Per Serving | ||
| Monounsaturated fat | 5 g | |
|---|---|---|
| Saturated fat | 1 g | |
| Total fat | 9 g | |
| Sodium | 410 mg | |
| Cholesterol | 8 mg | |
| Dietary fiber | 19 g | |
| Protein | 22 g | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs:
| Calories: | 2,000 | 2,500 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | Less than | 65g | 80g | |
| Saturated Fat | Less than | 20g | 25g | |
| Cholesterol | Less than | 300mg | 300 mg | |
| Sodium | Less than | 2,400mg | 2,400mg | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 300g | 375g | ||
| Dietary Fiber | 25g | 30g | ||
Calories per gram:
Fat 9 • Carbohydrate 4 • Protein 4
This quick, hearty soup made with yellow split peas pairs well with crusty whole-grain bread.
Ingredients
(Serves 4)Chive cream:
- 3 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh chives, plus long cuts for garnish
- 3 tablespoons fat-free plain yogurt
- 1 tablespoon low-fat buttermilk
- 1/4 teaspoon sugar
- Pinch of salt
Soup:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 yellow onion, chopped
- 1 large carrot, peeled and chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 cups dried yellow or green split peas, picked over, rinsed and drained
- 3 cups water
- 3 cups low sodium vegetable stock or broth
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup chopped lean ham
Directions
To make the chive cream, in a small blender or food processor, combine the chopped chives, yogurt, buttermilk, sugar and salt. Process until well blended. Cover and refrigerate until needed.
In a large saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and saute until soft and lightly golden, about 6 minutes. Add the carrot and saute until the carrot is softened, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and saute for 1 minute. Stir in the split peas, water, stock, and the pepper and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover partially, and simmer until the peas are tender, 60 to 65 minutes.
In a blender or food processor, puree the soup in batches until smooth and return to the saucepan over medium heat. Reheat gently.
Ladle into warmed individual bowls. Top each serving with a drizzle or swirl of chive cream and garnish with a sprinkle of chopped ham and a few long cuts of fresh chives. Serve immediately.