Heart Healthy Split Pea Soup Recipe

               
Classic split pea soup gets a healthy update in this vibrant, low-sodium recipe. This easy dish uses diced ham, garlic and dried peas to create unforgettably good flavor in just about 45 minutes.
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Ingredients
Recipe yields 8 servings
2 Tbsp canola oil
1 yellow onion, diced
1 carrot, peeled and diced
2 celery stalks, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
12 oz dried green split peas, sorted through
6 cups low-sodium vegetable broth (gluten free if needed)
1/4 lb lean, low sodium baked ham, diced
1/8 tsp Kosher salt
2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley
Black pepper to taste
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Directions
Step 1

In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium-high heat until hot. Add onion, carrot and celery and sauté until vegetables are softened but not browned. Add garlic and sauté about 30 seconds. Add split peas, broth and a handful of diced ham and stir. Cover and reduce heat to simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add salt, a tablespoon of parsley and black pepper, and stir to combine. Remove from heat and let cool slightly, about 5 minutes.

Step 2

Transfer soup to a blender and purée soup, in batches, until smooth. Return soup to saucepan and add remaining ham, reserving a few pieces for garnish. Serve warm, garnished with remaining ham and parsley.

Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 103
Make this for: Gluten Free
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Nutrition facts
Serving Size: 1 cup
Per serving:
calories:103
total fat:4g
sat fat:0g
cholesterol:0mg
sodium:365mg
total carb:11g
fibers:4g
proteins:5g

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Heart Healthy Split Pea Soup Recipe

Ingredients
Recipe yields 8 servings
2 Tbsp canola oil
1 yellow onion, diced
1 carrot, peeled and diced
2 celery stalks, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
12 oz dried green split peas, sorted through
6 cups low-sodium vegetable broth (gluten free if needed)
1/4 lb lean, low sodium baked ham, diced
1/8 tsp Kosher salt
2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley
Black pepper to taste
Directions
Step 1

In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium-high heat until hot. Add onion, carrot and celery and sauté until vegetables are softened but not browned. Add garlic and sauté about 30 seconds. Add split peas, broth and a handful of diced ham and stir. Cover and reduce heat to simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add salt, a tablespoon of parsley and black pepper, and stir to combine. Remove from heat and let cool slightly, about 5 minutes.

Step 2

Transfer soup to a blender and purée soup, in batches, until smooth. Return soup to saucepan and add remaining ham, reserving a few pieces for garnish. Serve warm, garnished with remaining ham and parsley.

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