Best Ever Split Pea

Really sticks to your ribs, really tasty, high fiber. Can be made vegan by substituting vegetable broth for chicken broth. Very easy.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 2 hr
• Total Time: 2 hr 20 mins
• Calories: 133 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 cups chopped onion
• 1 ½ teaspoons minced garlic
• 2 cups chopped carrot
• 1 cup yellow split peas
• 1 ½ teaspoons salt-free seasoning blend (such as Mrs. Dash®)
• 2 cups finely chopped celery
• 1 cup green split peas
• 8 cups fat-free chicken broth

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat, heat olive oil. Cook onion, carrot, celery and garlic until onion is translucent. Stir in yellow and green split peas, broth, seasoning and salt. Cover, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 2 1/2 hours, stirring frequently. Puree with a blender or food processor. Return to pot, heat through, and serve.