Split Pea Soup

Yields 8 servings 

Ingredients

• 1 cup green split peas (dried, sorted & rinsed)
• 5 cups water
• 1 medium onion, peeled & roughly chopped
• 1 medium potato, peeled & roughly chopped
• 2 Tbl olive oil

Instructions

1. Combine all ingredients in a large sauce pan.
2. Cover and bring to a boil.
3. Reduce heat and simmer 30-35 minutes until peas are tender.
4. Puree the soup with an electric hand mixer or in a food processor or blender.
5. Add salt and pepper to taste.
6. Serve hot with a dash of lemon juice.

Nutrition Information per serving and using ½ tsp salt:

60 calories      3g fat               0g saturated fat           6g carbohydrate          2g fiber           

2g protein       153mg sodium