CREAMY SPLIT PEA SOUP

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This is a thick, delicious vegetarian soup. Enjoy it on a cold night. You can use squash instead of sweet potatoes if you want.

Provided by SJG3483

Categories     Vegetable

Time 11h5m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups dried split peas, sorted and rinsed (1 pound)
6 cups water
1 large sweet potato, peeled and chopped
1 large onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 tablespoon salt
3 cups chopped spinach leaves
1 cup half-and-half (or milk for a lighter version)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
pepper
1/2 cup dry sherry (optional)

Steps:

  • Mix peas, water, sherry sweet potatoes, onion, garlic, and salt in a 4 quart crockpot.
  • Cover and cook on low for 10-11 hours until vegetables are tender.
  • Stir in spinach, half and half, and dill.
  • Cover and cook on low for 30 minutes or until spinach is wilted.
  • Season with pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 233.6, Fat 4.1, SaturatedFat 2.3, Cholesterol 11.2, Sodium 916.1, Carbohydrate 37, Fiber 13.7, Sugar 5.5, Protein 13.9

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