Split Pea Soup with Ham & Barley
Hearty barley, split peas and ham give this classic soup a comforting appeal that will stick to your ribs long after you've scraped the final spoonful from your bowl.
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FULL PRICE
$11.73
COST PER SERVING
$2.93
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup dry yellow split peas
- 1 tsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 Spanish onion, chopped
- 28 oz low-sodium chicken broth
- 4 carrots, peeled and chopped
- 2 tsp dried sage
- 1 cup quick-cooking pearl barley
- 1/2 lb low-sodium, nitrate-free, lean cooked ham, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 4 green onions, green parts only, minced
Preparation
- In a medium pot, bring 2 cups water to a boil on high heat. Add peas and reduce heat to medium-low; simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- In a large stockpot, heat oil on medium for 1 minute. Add Spanish onion and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes. Stir in broth, 1/2 cup water, carrots, sage and barley. Bring to a boil on high heat; reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 10 more minutes.
- To stockpot, add ham and peas, stir and cook for an additional 2 minutes, until heated through. Garnish with green onions and serve immediately.
Nutrition Information
- Serving Size 1 1/2 cups
- Calories 460
- Carbohydrate Content 77 g
- Cholesterol Content 25 mg
- Fat Content 5 g
- Fiber Content 22 g
- Protein Content 28 g
- Saturated Fat Content 0.5 g
- Sodium Content 590 mg
- Sugar Content 9 g
- Monounsaturated Fat Content 0 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat Content 0 g