This timeless soup makes a satisfying lunch or supper on a chilly day.
170 cal – Serves 6
Prep time: 0h 10m
Cook Time: 1h 0m
Total Time: 1h 10m
Ingredients
1 tbsp | olive oil | 15 mL |
1/2 cup | chopped onion | 125 mL |
3/4 cup | diced carrot | 175 mL |
3/4 cup | diced potato | 175 mL |
1 cup | yellow split peas | 250 mL |
4 cups | sodium reduced chicken broth | 1L |
1/3 cup | diced lean cooked ham | 75 mL |
1 | bay leaf | 1 |
1/8 tsp | ground black pepper | 0.5 mL |
Directions
Step 1
In large saucepan, heat olive oil over medium-high heat and add onion, carrot and potato. Sauté until vegetables are tender.
Step 2
Add split peas, broth, ham and bay leaf.
Step 3
Bring to boil; reduce heat; cover and allow to simmer for about 45 to 60 minutes or until peas are tender and soup has thickened. Stir occasionally. Remove bay leaf. Add pepper just before serving.
Nutritional Information Per serving (1 of 6)
Calories | 170 |
Protein | 9 g |
Sodium | 150 mg |
Potassium | 319 mg |
Total fat | 3 g |
Saturated fat | 0 g |
Cholesterol | 5 mg |
Carbohydrates | 27 g |
Fibres | 3 g |
Sugar | 3 g |
Added sugars | 0 g |
Original source: Classic split pea soup | Heart and Stroke Foundation, 2022.