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Split Pea Soup without Pork

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"To make a delicious Pea Soup without all the fat simply substitute chicken stock for most of the liquid in your favorite recipe! The soup will cook down and be flavorful, though mild in taste. My family loves this substitute!" — SANDY ALBANESE

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1 pound dried split peas
1 stalk celery, diced
2 large carrots, peeled and diced

2 (14.5 ounce) cans low-fat, low sodium chicken broth
3 cups water
salt and pepper to taste

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Directions

Rinse and pick through peas. Place them in a large pot with the celery, carrots, broth and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover and simmer until peas have fallen apart, 1 to 2 hours. Season with salt and pepper before serving.

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PREP 15 mins
COOK 2 hrs
READY IN 2 hrs 15 mins

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Aug 11, 2008

Delicious, thisck and very filling soup! I doubled the recipe and freeze some. I sauted an onion and the carrots and celery in the pot before adding the stock. I also added a bay leaf and garlic powder and some thyme. I let it simmer for 2 1/2 - 3 hours to make sure the split peas got all mushy and made the soup thick.

—Chef4Six

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Jan 05, 2004

I thought that this dish was missing something. It came out a lot more watery than I would have expected. I added heavy cream to give it density and make it more hearty. In the end it turned out good but I still would have liked it a little thicker like most other pea soups.

—IGARCIA

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Mar 13, 2008

I LOVE this recipe! I have made it several times and it's always great. I've always had to leave it on the stove a little longer then the recipe says (2 1/2 - 3 hours) but it is well worth it! The reason some people may have found it watery is because they didn't let it simmer long enough. I usually add some rosemary, salt and pepper while it's simmering. My boyfriend loves this recipe and always requests me to make it! THANKYOU!!!

—Hilary

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Aug 14, 2008

WOnderful recipe. I added onion (about half of one), chopped in the cuisinart along with the carrots and celery. Sauteed them in olive oil before adding to the peas. Sprinkled some pepper and garlic powder in and added maybe 1/2 cup of half and half towards the end. Soup needs to cook at least one hour to be thick enough but is really worth it! (Even my 1 yr old loved it!)

—COLLEY411

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Nov 19, 2006

I used the recipe, but opted to put a little bacon in it and it turned out great.

—Christinedh

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Dec 13, 2008

As simple as this recipe was, it was delicious! My family felt like it was at least equal to Pea Soup Andersons' (the actual restaurant). I think I might have used more broth than water. But the trick is to blend the whole thing once it's done cooking. That makes it so creamy and yummy.

—C Turner

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Dec 27, 2008

Great soup. Simple and delicious. I did add a bit of bacon and some seasonings. It was THICK and hearty. I believe the trick is to not rush it and it thickens beautifully.

—CatPurrson

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Apr 19, 2010

Really good base recipe. I added more spices per other reviewers. Sauteed some garlic, onions, carrots and celery in olive oil. Than added the broth, water and split peas and it took about 3 hours to cook down. Good consistency if you just let it cook.

—Katy

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Nutrition

Calories
65 kcal
3%

Carbohydrates
11.2 g
4%

Cholesterol
0 mg
0%

Fat
0.3 g
< 1%

Fiber
4.6 g
18%

Protein
4.8 g
10%

Sodium
144 mg
6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Split Pea Soup without Pork

Serving Size: 1/10 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 10
Amount Per Serving
** Calories: 65
** Calories from Fat: 3

% Daily Value *
** Total Fat 0.3g < 1 %
** Saturated Fat 0.1g < 1 %
** Cholesterol 0mg 0 %
** Sodium 144mg 6 %
** Potassium 274mg 8 %
** Total Carbohydrates 11.2g 4 %
** Dietary Fiber 4.6g 18 %
** Protein 4.8g 10 %
** Sugars 1.9g
** Vitamin A 49 %
** Vitamin C 11 %
** Calcium 2 %
** Iron 8 %
** Thiamin 9 %
** Niacin 13 %
** Vitamin B6 3 %
** Magnesium 7 %
** Folate 18 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.