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Golden Split Pea Soup

Golden Split Pea Soup

48 Ratings
48 Ratings
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MyPlate Kitchen
Makes: 8 servings
Total Cost: $$$$

This soup is great for lunch or dinner. Serve it with a salad and a whole wheat roll for a delicious meal.

Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
  • 2 cups onion (chopped)
  • 4 small potatoes (2 cups diced, with skin on)
  • 1 1/2 cups yellow split peas
  • 5 1/2 cups chicken broth, low-sodium
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Place the vegetable oil in a large soup pot or Dutch-oven style pan. Heat over medium-high.
  3. Add the onion and sauté until golden, about 2 to 3 minutes.
  4. Add the rest of the ingredients and mix well. Bring to a boil and then lower the heat to a simmer. Cook uncovered until the peas are tender, about 45 minutes. Serve hot.

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Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1 cup prepared soup, 1/8 (316g)
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 238
Total Fat 3 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 60 mg
Carbohydrates 42 g
Dietary Fiber 11 g
Total Sugars 6 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 14 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 43 mg
Iron 2 mg
Potassium 926 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 238
Total Fat 3 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Monounsaturated Fat 1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g
Linoleic Acid 1 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.1 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 mg
Omega 3 - DHA 0 mg
Cholesterol 0 mg
Carbohydrates 42 g
Dietary Fiber 11 g
Total Sugars 6 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 14 g
Minerals
Calcium 43 mg
Potassium 926 mg
Sodium 60 mg
Copper 379 mcg
Iron 2 mg
Magnesium 62 mg
Phosphorus 210 mg
Selenium 1 mcg
Zinc 2 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 0 mcg RAE
Vitamin B6 0.4 mg
Vitamin B12 0.1 mg
Vitamin C 20 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 0 mg
Vitamin K 10 mcg
Folate 87 mcg DFE
Thiamin 0.3 mg
Riboflavin 0.1 mg
Niacin 4 mg
Choline 51 mg

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Please note: nutrient values are subject to change as data is updated

MyPlate Food Groups

Vegetables 1 1/4 cups
Protein Foods 2 ounces

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