CREAMY PEA SOUP

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I love this soup because it simply simmers by itself on the stovetop. People are surprised to hear that it has only 1 gram of fat per serving because the texture is so creamy. -Tracy Fay, Redmond, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 1h45m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 medium onion, chopped
1 cup chopped celery
9 cups water
1 package (16 ounces) dried green split peas
2 cups cubed peeled sweet potatoes
1 bay leaf
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

In a large saucepan coated with cooking spray, cook onion and celery until tender. Stir in the water, peas, sweet potatoes, bay leaf, salt, thyme and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 70-80 minutes or until peas are tender. , Remove from the heat; cool slightly. Discard bay leaf. In a blender, puree soup in batches. Return to the pan; heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 191 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 375mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 13g fiber), Protein 12g protein. Diabetic Exchanges