Quicker and meatless version of the traditional Canadian pea soup.
1 1/2 cup | green split peas (dried), rinsed and drained | 300 g | |
1 | onions, finely chopped | 200 g | |
1 | leeks, finely chopped | 300 g | |
1 | carrots, finely chopped | 100 g | |
1 stalk | celery, finely chopped | 70 g | |
2 cloves | garlic, minced or pressed | ||
2 tbsp | olive oil | 30 mL | |
1 tsp | dried savory | 1 g | |
2 | bay leaf | 0.4 g | |
4 cups | chicken broth | 1 L | |
2 cups | water | 500 mL | |
1 pinch | salt [optional] | 0.2 g | |
ground pepper to taste [optional] |
Split peas do not require presoaking before cooking.
The soup keeps up to 7 days in the refrigerator or up to 4 months in the freezer.
per 1 serving (350 g)
Amount % Daily Value |
Calories 240 |
Fat 4 g 6 % |
Saturated
0.6 g
3 % |
Cholesterol 0 mg |
Sodium 470 mg 20 % |
Carbohydrate 39 g 13 % |
Fibre 5 g 20 % |
Sugars 7 g |
Net Carbs 34 g |
Protein 14 g |
Vitamin A 27 % |
Vitamin C 12 % |
Calcium 6 % |
Iron 21 % |
Food Group | Exchanges |
---|---|
Starches | 2 |
Vegetables | 1 ½ |
Meat and Alternatives | 1 ½ |
Fats | ½ |
Made this soup for my sick boyfriend - he liked the warm broth for his sore throat. However, some of the peas still felt a bit hard, even after simmering for over an hour. I think maybe my "simmer" setting on my oven is too low? Next time I will try it one notch above "simmer".
Not bad and hubby really liked it. Might try blending it next time...