Mimi's Split Pea Soup Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 tbsp butter ( optional) or 2 tbsp margarine (optional)
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 large carrots, washed and coarsely chopped
1 celery rib, finely chopped
1 lb dried split peas
1 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp dried parsley
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
2 quarts cold water or 2 quarts chicken broth
2 garlic cloves, finely minced (optional)
3 medium potatoes, peeled and 1-inch cubed
1/2 cup pearl barley
1 ham hocks ( optional) or 1 smoked turkey wings (optional)

Directions:

Combine all ingredients in a large stock pot.
Bring to a boil. reduce heat and simmer, covered, for approximately 1 1/2 to 2 hours or until peas are soft. Add potatoes and barley the last 25 minutes of cooking time.
Stir from bottom occasionally and skim foam off top if it accumulates.
Once peas, potatoes and barley are tender, remove pot from heat and let cool for 15 minutes.
If using ham hock (or turkey wing), remove from soup, let cool and cut meat from bone. Finely chop meat and set aside.
Ladle soup in batches into a blender or processor.
Blend/process 2 to 3 seconds only.
Return soup to pot, stir in ham (or turkey).
Reheat (if necessary) and serve.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	204 Kcal (854 kJ)
Calories from fat	43.45 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	4.83g	7%
Cholesterol	11.03mg	4%
Sodium	482.98mg	20%
Potassium	490.63mg	10%
Total Carbs	33.73g	11%
Sugars	3.69g	15%
Dietary Fiber	5.62g	22%
Protein	7.4g	15%
Vitamin C	4.2mg	7%
Vitamin A	0.7mg	23%
Iron	2.3mg	13%
Calcium	69.1mg	7%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	51.25 Kcal (215 kJ)
Calories from fat	10.92 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	1.21g	7%
Cholesterol	2.77mg	4%
Sodium	121.35mg	20%
Potassium	123.27mg	10%
Total Carbs	8.47g	11%
Sugars	0.93g	15%
Dietary Fiber	1.41g	22%
Protein	1.86g	15%
Vitamin C	1.1mg	7%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	23%
Iron	0.6mg	13%
Calcium	17.4mg	7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

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Weightwatchers Points

3.7

Points
5

PointsPlus

Good Points

low fat,
saturated fat free,
low sodium,
low cholesterol

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