Green Split Pea Soup Recipe

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Green Split Pea Soup
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Directions:

  1. The night before, add 4 cups cold water to slow cooker/crockpot; stir in the dried green split peas; do NOT turn on the slow cooker/crockpot.
  2. Cover and let soak overnight; In the morning drain and rinsed the split peas; Return the rinsed peas to the slow cooker/crockpot.
  3. Add the chicken bouillon cubes, the onion, the garlic and the pepper; do NOT stir.
  4. Place the ham hock on top of everything, in the middle of the slow cooker/crockpot; Slowly pour in the 6 cups of water; do NOT stir.
  5. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or on high for 4-5 hours; resist the urge to open the lid for a peek; do NOT stir.
  6. When the cooktime is over, remove the ham hock and remove the meat from it; Chop the meat finely and return to the soup.
  7. NOW you can stir and see if it is thick enough for you; if not, remove half the soup and puree it in a food processor or a blender.
  8. Return the pureed soup to the slow cooker/crockpot and stir; Serve hot with crusty rolls or biscuits.
  9. Leftovers may be frozen for OAMC purposes and reheated in the microwave at a later date.
  10. Prep time listed does not include overnight pre-soaking of the peas.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 122.31 Kcal (512 kJ)
Calories from fat 16.59 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.84g 3%
Cholesterol 0.26mg 0%
Sodium 492.7mg 21%
Potassium 321.78mg 7%
Total Carbs 18.9g 6%
Sugars 7.19g 29%
Dietary Fiber 6.1g 24%
Protein 6.43g 13%
Vitamin C 46.9mg 78%
Iron 1.3mg 7%
Calcium 79.3mg 8%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 25.01 Kcal (105 kJ)
Calories from fat 3.39 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.38g 3%
Cholesterol 0.05mg 0%
Sodium 100.73mg 21%
Potassium 65.79mg 7%
Total Carbs 3.86g 6%
Sugars 1.47g 29%
Dietary Fiber 1.25g 24%
Protein 1.31g 13%
Vitamin C 9.6mg 78%
Iron 0.3mg 7%
Calcium 16.2mg 8%

* 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

  • 1.8
    Points
  • 3
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low calorie,
  • fat free,
  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • cholesterol free

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