Split Pea Soup
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Ingredients
- 1 onion (large)
- 3 tablespoons margarine or butter
- 1 1/2 cups split peas, dry
- 6 cups water
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Wash hands with soap and water.
- Chop onion. Cook in margarine in a large pan until tender.
- Wash and drain split peas.
- Add water, split peas, and salt to onion. Bring to boiling.
- Lower heat and cover pan. Simmer about 2 hours, until thickened.
Nutrition
| Calories | 217 |
|---|---|
| Protein | 11 g |
| Total Fat | 6 g |
| Saturated Fat | 1 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 447 mg |
| Carbohydrates | 30 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 11 g |
U.S. Department of Agriculture, MyPlate Kitchen (public domain), via the Internet Archive. Source: Wellness Ways Resource Book University of Illinois Extension Service