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Low-Fat Split Pea Soup Recipe
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Ingredients
Servings:
10, Serving Size: 1 1/3 cups | Prep Time: 15 minutes
1 16-oz pkg dried green split peas
1 3/4 qt water
1 small hot peppers
2 medium onions chohpped
2 medium carrots, diced
1/2 cup chopped celery
2 bay leaves
1 tbsp olive oil
1/4 cup chopped celery leaves
2 tbsp chopped parsley
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Nutrition Facts
Exchanges/Choices:
1 Starch
1 Vegetable
Calories 210
Calories from Fat
30
Total Fat 3g
Saturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 25mg
Sodium 25mg
Carbohydrate 35g
Dietary Fiber 13g
Sugar 8g
Protein 12g |
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Cooking Methods
- Sort and wash the split peas and
place in a large stockpot. Add the water, cover and bring to boil.
Cook 2 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand for 1 hour.
- Add the remaining ingredients to
the pot, bring to boil, cover, reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour.
Serve immediately, or process the soup in a blender or food processor
until smooth before serving.
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Fun Facts /
Cooking Tips
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This delicious vegetable soup for diabetics makes up the
perfect healthy dish. It is low-fat, low in sodium and
high in fiber.
Cooking tips: You can
substitute lentils for the split peas in this recipe for
a tasty variation. Or, for a great presentation, make
one batch of green pea and one batch of red lentil soup.
Pour half of each into serving bow. With a knife, gently
swirl the soups, creating an arty appearance! |
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