nutritional information

Per 1-cup serving:

  • Calories: 256
  • Protein: 9
  • Total Fat: 5
  • Saturated Fat: 1
  • Carbohydrates: 45
  • Cholesterol: 0
  • Sodium: 162
  • Fiber: 16
  • Sugar: 9
Vegan Gluten-Free

Smoky Split Pea Soup

Smoky Split Pea Soup

Serves 6

Split pea soup recipes are often flavored with ham hocks, but this veg version gets its smoky taste from smoked paprika and chipotle chiles. Sweet potatoes and split peas are good sources of potassium, which lowers blood pressure.
  • 1 cup green split peas
  • 2 Tbs. olive oil
  • 1 tsp. smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp. chopped chipotle chile, canned in adobo sauce
  • 1 large sweet potato, peeled and diced (3 cups)
  • 2 medium onions, diced (3 cups)
  • 3 ribs celery, diced (1 cup)
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced (4 tsp.)
  • 1 14-oz. can diced tomatoes

1. Soak split peas in large bowl of cold water overnight.

2. Heat oil in 3-qt. saucepan over medium heat. Add paprika and chipotle, and stir. Add sweet potato, onions, and celery, and season with salt and pepper, if desired. Cover, and cook 10 minutes, or until onions are soft and translucent. Add garlic, and sauté 2 minutes.

3. Drain split peas, and add to pot with 6 cups water. Bring soup to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer 1 hour. Add tomatoes, and cook 30 minutes more, or until split peas are tender.

February 2010 p.38

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comments

Yes crockpot all the way. This is how i made my first split pea soup and it was delicious. I put it on high for about 4 to 5 hours. It was thick and delicious!

Shauna - 2011-02-24 11:51:43