Directions:
- ADD split peas to 8 cups vegetable broth (or chicken broth) in a soup pot; BRING to boiling at high heat. COVER; BOIL for 15 minutes on high heat, stirring occasionally; REDUCE heat to medium-low.
- PEEL and divide one medium onion into quarters; PLACE onion quarters into the large bowl of a food processor and process until coarsely chopped; ADD onion to soup.
- INTO the bowl of a large food processor while running, add one peeled large carrot; PROCESS just until finely chopped; ADD carrot to soup.
- DICE celery to yield 1 cup; ADD celery to soup; FINELY chop and add 4-8 ounces cooked ham if desired (use food processor), or add 4-8 ounces chopped cooked bacon, if desired).
- ADD the remaining soup ingredients EXCEPT lime juice (2 teaspoons granulated sugar, 1 1/4 teaspoons dried thyme, 1 teaspoon crushed dried mint, 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper, 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander, 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves, 1 large bay leaf); STIR well; COVER.
- SIMMER soup for 45 minutes on medium-low, or until tender; REMOVE bay leaf and stir well.
- STIR in lime juice and heat through (if not serving right away, keep soup covered and reduce heat to lowest setting, stirring as needed).
- SEASON to taste with kosher salt.
- POUR into bowls; GARNISH as desired or top with a few croutons if desired.
- USE your fingers to eat soup, or slurp soup directly from the bowl (kidding!); ENJOY!
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 571.12 Kcal (2391 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 127.14 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 14.13g | 22% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 21.08mg | 7% | |
| Sodium | 3665.33mg | 153% | |
| Potassium | 1364.79mg | 29% | |
| Total Carbs | 89.05g | 30% | |
| Sugars | 14.57g | 58% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.11g | 36% | |
| Protein | 27.34g | 55% | |
| Vitamin C | 17.7mg | 29% | |
| Vitamin A | 0.2mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 15mg | 84% | |
| Calcium | 123.2mg | 12% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 78.4 Kcal (328 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 17.45 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 1.94g | 22% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 2.89mg | 7% | |
| Sodium | 503.18mg | 153% | |
| Potassium | 187.36mg | 29% | |
| Total Carbs | 12.23g | 30% | |
| Sugars | 2g | 58% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.25g | 36% | |
| Protein | 3.75g | 55% | |
| Vitamin C | 2.4mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 2.1mg | 84% | |
| Calcium | 16.9mg | 12% | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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