Split Pea Soup
Add salt pork for extra flavor in this classic simple high fiber soup.
Ingredients
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8 ounces split peas
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2-3/4 cups water
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2 ounces salt pork, chopped
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1 onion, chopped
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salt
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pepper
Directions
1.
Rinse 8 ounces dry yellow split peas. Combine peas, 2-3/4 cups water, 2 ounces chopped salt pork, 1 chopped onion, 1 chopped carrot, 1 bay leaf, 2 tsp. dried parsley flakes and 1/2 tsp. dried basil.
2.
Simmer, covered, 1 hour.
3.
Season with salt and pepper. Makes 4 servings.
Nutrition information
Calories 318, Total Fat 12 g, Saturated Fat 4 g, Carbohydrate 39 g, Fiber 16 g, Protein 15 g.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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