Split Pea and Greens Soup
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- Yield: Serves: 8 (serving size: 1 1/3 cups)
Ingredients
- 1 pound green split peas (about 2 1/4 cups), rinsed and drained
- 1 large sweet onion, cut into 1/4-inch dice
- 3 large carrots, cut into 1/4-inch dice
- 4 large ribs celery, cut into 1/4-inch dice
- 5 fresh thyme sprigs
- 1 4 oz. thick-cut lower-sodium ham steak, diced (about 1 cup)
- Salt and pepper
- 1 large bunch kale, stems and ribs discarded
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
Preparation
1. In a slow cooker, combine split peas, onion, carrots, celery, thyme, ham, 7 cups water, 1 tsp. salt and 1/2 tsp. pepper. Cover and cook on low until peas are tender, 5 to 5 1/2 hours.
2. Working in batches, finely chop kale in a food processor (you should have about 5 cups). Uncover soup; remove and discard thyme sprigs. Stir in vinegar, then kale. Taste and season with more vinegar, salt and pepper, if desired.
Nutritional Information
Calories per serving: | 261 |
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Fat per serving: | 2g |
Saturated fat per serving: | 0.0g |
Monounsaturated fat per serving: | 0.0g |
Polyunsaturated fat per serving: | 0.0g |
Protein per serving: | 19g |
Carbohydrates per serving: | 45g |
Fiber per serving: | 17g |
Cholesterol per serving: | 6mg |
Iron per serving: | 4mg |
Sodium per serving: | 544mg |
Calcium per serving: | 118mg |
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