Exotic Nile River Split Pea Soup Recipe

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Exotic Nile River Split Pea Soup
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Directions:

  1. Heat 1 tbls. oil in heavy pot on medium high heat.
  2. Saute zucchini and red pepper for about 5 minutes till slightly softened. Set aside.
  3. Saute onion and garlic until softened in remaining 1 tbls. of oil.
  4. Stir in split peas,zucchini and red pepper, ginger, cumin, coriander, and brown sugar and coat with onion/garlic mixture.
  5. Add lemon slices, stock, tomatoes, cayenne, salt and pepper (you can add salt and pepper later, but I like to put it in now).
  6. Bring to boil, reduce heat to low, cover pot and simmer for about 1 1/2 hours or until peas are tender.
  7. If you like your soup thin, add more stock.
  8. Take the pot off the burner, discard lemon slices (if rind was left on), and puree soup in blender or food processor.
  9. Season if you have not already added the salt and pepper.
  10. Sprinkle with coriander (cilantro leaves). Alternatively, you can add the cilantro before you put the soup in the food processor.
  11. Serve with a dollop of sour cream.
  12. This recipe may be doubled.
  13. Enjoy!
  14. For a variation, substitute lentils for split peas.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 189.27 Kcal (792 kJ)
Calories from fat 58.92 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.55g 10%
Cholesterol 10.8mg 4%
Sodium 947.06mg 39%
Potassium 441.16mg 9%
Total Carbs 27.53g 9%
Sugars 9.26g 37%
Dietary Fiber 2.7g 11%
Protein 5.58g 11%
Vitamin C 29mg 48%
Iron 2.3mg 13%
Calcium 60.1mg 6%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 54.51 Kcal (228 kJ)
Calories from fat 16.97 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.89g 10%
Cholesterol 3.11mg 4%
Sodium 272.74mg 39%
Potassium 127.05mg 9%
Total Carbs 7.93g 9%
Sugars 2.67g 37%
Dietary Fiber 0.78g 11%
Protein 1.61g 11%
Vitamin C 8.4mg 48%
Iron 0.7mg 13%
Calcium 17.3mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 3.8
    Points
  • 5
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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