Split Pea Soup

Nutrition Information:
Calories: 224
Total Fat: 2.9g
Saturated Fat: 0.2g
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Sodium: 135mg
Carbohydrates: 28g
Dietary Fiber: 10g
Sugars: 4g
Protein: 14g
Vitamin A: 63.4iu (1%)
Vitamin C: 8.5mg (14%)
Calcium: 34mg (3%)
Iron: 2.2mg (12%)

12 ounces yellow split peas (1-1/2 cups)
5-6 cups low-salt chicken broth
2 tsp canola oil
2 cups chopped onion
2 cups diced potatoes with skin
1 cup water
1 tsp poultry seasoning
1/2 tsp onion powder

Place the canola oil in a large soup pot or Dutch-oven style pan. Heat over medium-high. Add the onion & saute about 2-3 minutes until golden. Add the rest of the ingredients & mix well. Bring to a boil then lower heat to simmer. Cook uncovered about 45 minutes until the peas are tender.
Serving Suggestion: Serve hot.

Poultry seasoning: Use a pinch each of thyme, sage, marjoram, rosemary, black pepper & nutmeg.

Serves 8. 1 cup per serving.

Diabetic Exchange Units: Bread & Starch: 2.0 Vegetable: 1.0

Time: 58 min. (10 min Preperation, 48 min Cook)