Yellow Split Pea and Barley Soup Recipe

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Ingredients:

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4 cups yellow split peas (rinsed and drained )
6 carrots ( preferably in slivers or matchsticks, chopped works)
6 stalks celery, chopped
5 medium onions, chopped
1 cup pearl barley, rinsed and drained
3 bay leaves
salt and pepper , to taste
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 1/2 tbsp oil (to saute the onions)
5 tbsp instant chicken-style consomme soup and seasoning mix
water (for amount, see directions)
whole wheat croutons

Directions:

In a large teflon coated frying pan over medium heat, saute 1/2 the onions with the oil until soft and dark brown.
Turn off heat.
Add crushed garlic.
Set aside.
Put carrots, celery, 1/2 of the chopped onions, split peas and the powdered chicken-flavored consomme into an 8 quart pot.
Fill with cold water till about 1 inch from top.
Cover and bring to a boil.
Once it has come to a boil, reduce heat, stir in bay leaves and barley.
Simmer covered for 2 hours (until all the liquid is and remains cloudy).
Stir in the onions and garlic and simmer for an additional half hour. Season to taste.
Sprinkle some croutons on top fo ladled soup and serve.
Or ladle into containers and refrigerate for up to a week or freeze for up to 6 months. To reheat, microwave on high until hot, add water if it is too thick and re-season if necessary.
Enjoy!

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	169.69 Kcal (710 kJ)
Calories from fat	18.13 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	2.01g	3%
Sodium	1015.16mg	42%
Potassium	463.76mg	10%
Total Carbs	31.81g	11%
Sugars	8.61g	34%
Dietary Fiber	8.3g	33%
Protein	5.62g	11%
Vitamin C	13.6mg	23%
Vitamin A	0.3mg	10%
Iron	1.7mg	9%
Calcium	54.1mg	5%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	90.87 Kcal (380 kJ)
Calories from fat	9.71 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	1.08g	3%
Sodium	543.62mg	42%
Potassium	248.34mg	10%
Total Carbs	17.03g	11%
Sugars	4.61g	34%
Dietary Fiber	4.44g	33%
Protein	3.01g	11%
Vitamin C	7.3mg	23%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	10%
Iron	0.9mg	9%
Calcium	29mg	5%

* 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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