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Split Pea Soup Recipe

A hearty and comforting split pea soup that's perfect for chilly days.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 minute
Total Time: 1 minute
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 250 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 2 cups split peas
  • 1 ham hock
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 stalks celery chopped
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 8 cups chicken broth
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions 

  1. 1. Rinse the split peas under cold water.
  2. 2. In a large pot, combine all ingredients except salt and pepper.
  3. 3. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 1.5 hours, stirring occasionally.
  4. 4. Remove ham hock, chop meat, and return to pot.
  5. 5. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 800mg | Potassium: 600mg | Fiber: 16g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 5000IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 3mg

Keywords

Comfort Food
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