I’m not a vegetarian, but I’m all for vegetables taking center stage. This hearty soup is delicious without meat, but you can easily add a hambone to the pot with the water. Or stir in ½ cup of chopped ham about 15 minutes before the soup is finished cooking.
Ingredients
How to Make It
- Rinse and sort through the peas, discarding any small stones or debris.
- Add the oil to an 8-quart saucepan and place over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté for about 5 minutes. Add the garlic, if using, and cook for 1 minute.
- Add the water, carrot, celery, peas, and bay leaf. Bring the mixture to a boil, lower the heat and simmer for 45 to 60 minutes, until the peas are soft.
- Season with salt and pepper.
| Nutrition Facts |
Serving Size 1 |
Nutritional Value Per Serving | Calories 195 kcal Calories from Fat: 18 kcal |
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% Daily Value*
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| Total Fat 2 g 6% |
Trans Fat 0.0 g |
Sodium 29 mg 0% |
carbohydrates 33 g 25% |
Dietary Fiber 12 g 32% |
Protein 12 g 24% |
* Above mentioned %DVs (Percent Daily Values) are based on 2,000 calorie food intake.
DVs (Daily values) may be vary depending upon individuals daily calorie needs. Above nutritional values are estimates and should only be used as a guide for approximation. They are not allfoodchef.com recommendations. Calculations are based on average weight of 194 lbs. and ages of 19 to 50 years. |