YELLOW SPLIT PEA SOUP

PORTIONS: 6 = 2 1/3 cups each portion

INGREDIENTS

1 lb. yellow split pea.
2 tbsp. vegetable oil.
1 medium size onion, diced.
1 garlic clove, minced.
1 large carrot, diced.
2 celery ribs, diced.
1 small yellow pepper, diced.
2 qt. chicken broth.
1 tsp. fresh thyme leaves, chopped.
1 tsp. fresh oregano, chopped.
1/4 tsp. salt.

PREPARATION

Soak the peas in cold water the day before.
Heat up the oil in a large pot and cook the onions with the garlic for a minute.
Add, carrots, celery, yellow pepper and cook for 2 minutes.
Pour in the chicken broth and add strained split peas, thyme leaves, oregano , salt.
Cover the pot and let the peas dissolve in the liquid.
If you want a very smooth soup, use an electric hand blender to blend the cooked peas and vegetables.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION PER SERVING, BASE ON A 2,000 CALORIES DAILY DIET

Calories                   258.6        Total Fat                      7.7 g    Saturated Fat    5.1  g          
Polyunsaturated Fat    0.5 g      Monounsaturated Fat  0.5 g    Cholesterol       0.0 mg
Sodium                1,174.8 mg   Carbohydrate             33.9 g    Dietary Fiber  11.5 g                    Sugars                         6.0 g       Protein                      16.6 g