Split Pea Soup

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Simmering this soup for hours keeps your kitchen warm on a cold winter day. Add ham for an even heartier soup. Enjoy this soup with a fresh salad and warm whole grain bread.

Recipe Source: ChooseMyPlate.gov/recipes

Ingredients

1 onion (large)
3 tablespoons margarine or butter
1 1/2 cups split peas, dry
6 cups water
1 teaspoon salt

Directions

Chop onion. Cook in margarine in a large pan until tender.
Wash and drain split peas.
Add water, split peas, and salt to onion. Bring to boiling.
Lower heat and cover pan. Simmer about 2 hours, until thickened.

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 3/4 Cup

Nutrients	Amount
Calories	219
Total Fat	6 g
Saturated Fat	1 g
Cholesterol	0 mg
Sodium	447 mg
Total Carbohydrate	31 g
Dietary Fiber	12 g
Total Sugars	5 g
Added Sugars included	0 g
Protein	12 g

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