Split Pea & Potato Soup

This weekend is the “First Day of Spring” but, in Idaho, Spring can be chilly. This Split Pea & Potato Soup recipe is low in sodium and high in fiber & protein. It’s just the thing to keep you going when Spring still feels a little like Winter.

Split Pea & Potato Soup

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Servings8 1.5 cups

Calories361kcal

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 onion finely chopped
• 4 carrots 1 pound, washed and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 2 celery stalks washed and cut into 1/4-inch pieces
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 1 teaspoon dried herbs such as thyme, rosemary, or another favorite dried herb
• 1 pound dry split peas uncooked, rinsed, and picked through (See package)
• 2 cans low sodium chicken broth 14.5 ounces
• 2 pounds potatoes washed and cut into 1/2-inch cubes

Instructions

• Wash hands before preparing food.
• In a 6-quart pot, over medium heat, sauté onion, carrots, celery, pepper, and dried herb, stirring frequently, until vegetables begin to soften, about 10 minutes.
• Stir in split peas and broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Add the potatoes and simmer until tender, about another 30 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1.5cups | Calories: 361kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 69mg | Potassium: 1240mg | Fiber: 18g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 5180IU | Vitamin C: 26mg | Calcium: 64mg | Iron: 4mg