SPLIT PEA,HAM AND BACON SOUP

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This soup is great any time of year. I wanted to try and make it lower in fat and cholesterol,and I believe I have done it with this recipe. There are two ways to make this recipe. I have done both and prefer to add the extra 4 cups of water.

Provided by Peace

Categories     Vegetable

Time 3h30m

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (16 ounce) bag dried split green peas
1 onion, chopped
7 slices turkey bacon
3 cups turkey ham, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 carrots, finely chopped
2 stalks celery, finely chopped or 1 teaspoon celery seed
1 quart chicken broth
salt and pepper
4 cups of additional water (optional)

Steps:

  • Saute onion and garlic until tender.
  • Brown bacon.
  • Mix all ingredients together except last 4 cups of water.
  • Add Salt and Pepper to taste.
  • Bring to a full boil then reduce heat and simmer for about 1 1/2 to 2 hours, or however tender you prefer your peas.
  • This is how I make it with the extra 4 cups of water.
  • Saute onion and garlic until tender.
  • Brown bacon.
  • Mix all ingredients together including the last 4 cups of water.
  • Add Salt and Pepper to taste.
  • Bring to a full boil then reduce heat and simmer for about 3 hours (until about half of the peas are mush).
  • If you prefer you may also add 3 tablespoons of flour to adjust your thickness.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 206.2, Fat 3.1, SaturatedFat 0.8, Cholesterol 8.8, Sodium 446.2, Carbohydrate 30.6, Fiber 12.2, Sugar 5.3, Protein 14.9

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