Yellow Split Pea Soup With Lemon Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 cups yellow split peas , sorted and rinsed
8 cups water
1 bay leaf
2 tbsp butter
1 tbsp olive oil
1 onion, finely chopped
1 small carrot, peeled and finely diced
2 stalks celery, diced or thinly sliced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp cumin
1 large lemon , juice and zest of
fresh ground black pepper
paprika
fresh parsley

Directions:

Bring the peas, water, and bay leaf to a boil, then simmer until the peas are completely soft, about 45 minutes.
Remove bay leaf, press peas through a sieve and return the puree to the soup pot.
Melt butter and olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
Add onions and cook until soft. Add carrot, celery, garlic, salt, and ground cumin, and cook 10 minutes.
Add the vegetables to the pea puree and simmer until they are soft. (Rinse out the skillet with a small amount of water, then add the water to the soup.) Add lemon peel and juice to taste.
Check for salt and cumin and add more of each if desired.
Finish with black pepper to taste and serve sprinkled with paprika and garnished with fresh herbs.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	150.98 Kcal (632 kJ)
Calories from fat	60.46 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	6.72g	10%
Cholesterol	11.68mg	4%
Sodium	594.1mg	25%
Potassium	300.84mg	6%
Total Carbs	17.55g	6%
Sugars	1.41g	6%
Dietary Fiber	2.4g	10%
Protein	5.96g	12%
Vitamin C	6.6mg	11%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	3%
Iron	1.6mg	9%
Calcium	52.9mg	5%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	42.6 Kcal (178 kJ)
Calories from fat	17.06 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	1.9g	10%
Cholesterol	3.3mg	4%
Sodium	167.61mg	25%
Potassium	84.87mg	6%
Total Carbs	4.95g	6%
Sugars	0.4g	6%
Dietary Fiber	0.68g	10%
Protein	1.68g	12%
Vitamin C	1.9mg	11%
Iron	0.5mg	9%
Calcium	14.9mg	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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Tastes

salty
savory
bitter
sweet

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