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5* Split Pea Soup with Ham

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5* Split Pea Soup with Ham

Taste of Home Casseroles, Slow Cooker & Soups 3-in-1 2008
Reviews rate this recipe 5 Stars!
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 15 min. Cook: 1-1/4 hours
Yield: 12 servings (3 quarts).

For a different spin on split pea soup, try this recipe. The flavor is peppery rather than smoky. —Barbara Link, Rancho Cucamonga, California

Ingredients:
• 1 package (16 ounces) dried green split peas
• 8 cups water
• 3/4 pound potatoes (about 2 medium), cubed
• 2 large onions, chopped
• 2 medium carrots, chopped
• 2 cups cubed fully cooked ham (about 10 ounces)
• 1 celery rib, chopped
• 5 teaspoons reduced-sodium chicken bouillon granules
• 1 teaspoon dried marjoram
• 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
• 1 teaspoon rubbed sage
• 1/2 to 1 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil

Directions:
1. Place all ingredients in a Dutch oven; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 hours or until peas and vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally.

Adding only 2 cups cubed ham adds a ton of savory flavor, but keeps sodium under 400 mg per serving.

1 cup equals 202 calories, 2 g fat (trace saturated fat), 14 mg cholesterol, 396 mg sodium, 33 g carbohydrate, 11 g fiber, 15 g protein.++++ Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1 lean meat.