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Split-Pea Soup with Chorizo Recipe

Split-Pea Soup with Chorizo Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 1/2 lb cured chorizo ( spicy pork sausage , available at hispanic markets and many supermarkets), sliced thin
1 onion, chopped
1 rib of celery, chopped fine
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 lb split peas , picked over
4 cups chicken broth
4 cups water
1/2 tsp dried thyme
1 bay leaf
3 carrots , halved lengthwise and sliced thin crosswise
croutons as an accompaniment

Directions:

In a heavy kettle brown the chorizo over moderate heat, stirring, transfer it with slotted spoon to paper towels to drain, and pour off all but 1 tablespoon of the fat. In the fat remaining in the kettle cook the onion, the celery, and the garlic over moderately low heat, stirring, until the celery is softened, add the split peas, the broth, the water, the thyme, and the bay leaf, and simmer the mixture, covered, stirring occasionally, for 1 1/4 hours, Stir in the carrots and simmer the soup, covered for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the carrots are tender. Discard the bay leaf, season the soup with salt and pepper, and serve it with the croutons.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	391.14 Kcal (1638 kJ)
Calories from fat	244.99 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	27.22g	42%
Cholesterol	62.58mg	21%
Sodium	1484.95mg	62%
Potassium	558.14mg	12%
Total Carbs	13.95g	5%
Sugars	1.36g	5%
Dietary Fiber	1.71g	7%
Protein	20.29g	41%
Vitamin C	9.1mg	15%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	6%
Iron	2.3mg	13%
Calcium	38.5mg	4%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	117.76 Kcal (493 kJ)
Calories from fat	73.76 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	8.2g	42%
Cholesterol	18.84mg	21%
Sodium	447.09mg	62%
Potassium	168.04mg	12%
Total Carbs	4.2g	5%
Sugars	0.41g	5%
Dietary Fiber	0.51g	7%
Protein	6.11g	41%
Vitamin C	2.7mg	15%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	6%
Iron	0.7mg	13%
Calcium	11.6mg	4%

* 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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