Hearty Split Pea Soup!

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 1 celery rib, sliiced
  • 2 medium potatoes, diced
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1/2 - 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 2 smoked pork shanks or 2 smoked turkey wings
  • 1 (16 ounce) package dried split peas
  • salt & pepper
  • hot sauce (optional)
  • 1/4 cup sherry wine
  • 1/2 - 1 cup garlic herbed croutons

Instructions

  1. In a large pot heat oil add onions, celery, carrots, potatoes and carrot saute for 5 minutes add garlic, oregano, bay leaf, salt, pepper & ham bone stir 1 minute. Add peas and cover with enough water to completely submerge all ingredients by a couple inches.
  2. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for about 3-4 hours, until thickened be sure to stir throughout the cooking. The longer you cook it the thicker it gets.
  3. Go ahead a sneak a taste.
  4. Season with hot pepper sauce and black pepper Drizzle with sherry.
  5. Optional I prefer-Blend all but meat in a blender to smooth out.
  6. Garnish with croutons and bacon bits.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

1106 kcal 55% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 19.7g 39% DV
Total Fat 77.7g 100% DV
Carbs 96.8g 35% DV
Fiber 28g 100% DV
Sugar 15.3g 31% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 11109.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 1873mg 40% DV
Cholesterol 49.8mg 17% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 1058.8mcg 100% DV
Vitamin C 65.3mg 73% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 712.3mg 55% DV
Iron 23.6mg 100% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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