The Ultimate Split Pea Soup Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 cups chopped onion
• 2 cups chopped carrot
• 2 cups finely chopped celery
• 1.5 teaspoons minced garlic
• 1 cup yellow split peas
• 1 cup green split peas
• 8 cups fat-free chicken broth
• 1.5 teaspoons salt-free seasoning blend (such as Mrs. Dash®)
• 1 teaspoon salt

Instructions

1. Prepare all ingredients.
2. In a Dutch oven, heat oil over medium heat. Sauté onion, carrot, celery, and garlic until the onion becomes translucent, approximately 5 to 7 minutes.
3. Add broth, split peas, and seasoning blend. Cover and bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until the split peas are tender, around 2 ½ hours.
4. Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth. Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutrition

• Calories: 133 kcal
• Fat Content: 2 g
• Fiber Content: 6 g
• Sugar Content: 5 g
• Sodium Content: 723 mg
• Protein Content: 11 g
• Carbohydrate Content: 18 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 0 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g