Split Pea Soup

Name: Split Pea Soup
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon reduced-calorie margarine; 1 1/2 cups minced onion; 2/3 cup diced carrots (about 2 medium); 1/2 cup diced celery (about 2 stalks); 3 garlic cloves, minced; 8 cups water; 1 (16-ounce) package dried split green peas, rinsed and drained; 3/4 cup peeled, diced baking potato (about 1 medium); 1/4 cup minced fresh basil; 2 tablespoons minced fresh oregano; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 2 slices reduced-fat, lower-salt ham, finely chopped

13 ingredients

2 steps

Ingredients

1 tablespoon reduced-calorie margarine
1 1/2 cups minced onion
2/3 cup diced carrots (about 2 medium)
1/2 cup diced celery (about 2 stalks)
3 garlic cloves, minced
8 cups water
1 (16-ounce) package dried split green peas, rinsed and drained
3/4 cup peeled, diced baking potato (about 1 medium)
1/4 cup minced fresh basil
2 tablespoons minced fresh oregano
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 slices reduced-fat, lower-salt ham, finely chopped

Directions

1

Heat margarine in a large Dutch oven over medium heat until margarine is melted; add onion and next 3 ingredients. Cook 10 minutes or until vegetables are tender, stirring constantly. Add water, split peas, and potato. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 1 hour or until peas are tender.
2

Stir in basil and remaining ingredients.