Split Pea Or Lentil Soup Recipe

Summary

Difficulty LevelEasyHealth IndexHealthy
CuisineCourse
DishSpeciality
Interest Group

Ingredients

 Water/Soup stock4 Cup (64 tbs)
 Onion1
 Celery stalks2
 Green pepper1⁄4
 Carrots2
 Split peas/Lentils1 Cup (16 tbs)
 Celery seed1⁄4 Teaspoon
 Bay leaf1
 Tamari soy sauce2 Tablespoon
 Sea salt To Taste
 Sea salt To Taste
 Chopped parsley1 Tablespoon

Nutrition Facts

Serving size: Complete recipe

Calories 776 Calories from Fat 10

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 1 g1.8%

Saturated Fat 0.23 g1.2%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 2490.1 mg103.8%

Total Carbohydrates 177 g59.1%

Dietary Fiber 70.7 g282.9%

Sugars 35.2 g

Protein 69 g138.6%

Vitamin A 444.1% Vitamin C 117.7%

Calcium 16.5% Iron 58.1%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

Bring the water or stock to a boil.
Add the vegetables and bring the water to a boil again.
Add the split peas.
Simmer 45 minutes.
Add the salt, celery seed, and bay leaf and simmer 15 more minutes.
Add the tamari or additional salt 5 minutes before soup is finished.
Remove bay leaf before serving.
Garnish with fresh parsley.
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