Split Pea or Lentil Soup Recipe

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Ingredients:

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4 -6 slices bacon, diced
1 lb dried split peas or 1 lb lentils
1 leek, finely chopped ( make sure you wash leeks very well , or they can be gritty)
1 celery rib, diced
1 green pepper, diced
3 carrots, diced
1 turnip, diced
1 -2 garlic clove, minced
1 bay leaf
1 sprig fresh thyme
8 cups chicken broth
1 -2 cup chopped cooked ham ( optional) or 1 -2 cup hot dog , slices (optional)
dry sherry (optional)
mint leaf (optional)

Directions:

Saute bacon until crisp.
Add leek, celery, and pepper to the bacon and drippings. Saute until veges are limp.
Rinse peas or lentils. Place in a deep, heavy dutch oven.
Add veges from pan also carrots, turnip, garlic, bay leaf, thyme, and chicken broth.
Simmer slowly for 2 hours Add chopped ham if you have it and warm through.
Serve with 1-2 tbs. dry sherry and mint leaves per bowl.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	139.65 Kcal (585 kJ)
Calories from fat	49.35 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.48g	8%
Cholesterol	14.12mg	5%
Sodium	1010.01mg	42%
Potassium	363.37mg	8%
Total Carbs	12.08g	4%
Sugars	1.52g	6%
Dietary Fiber	1.61g	6%
Protein	8.95g	18%
Vitamin C	20.4mg	34%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	4%
Iron	0.8mg	4%
Calcium	29.3mg	3%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	57.33 Kcal (240 kJ)
Calories from fat	20.26 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	2.25g	8%
Cholesterol	5.8mg	5%
Sodium	414.64mg	42%
Potassium	149.17mg	8%
Total Carbs	4.96g	4%
Sugars	0.62g	6%
Dietary Fiber	0.66g	6%
Protein	3.67g	18%
Vitamin C	8.4mg	34%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	4%
Iron	0.3mg	4%
Calcium	12mg	3%

* 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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savory
bitter
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