Split Pea Soup

Yield 4

Ingredients:

• 1 Package dried split peas

• 1 cup baby carrots

• ½ onion, chopped

• 2 carrots, chopped

• 2 bay leaves

• 2 cans Natural Goodness Chicken broth and 2 cans water

• ¼ lb. smoked turkey, diced

• ½ tsp. black pepper

• ½ tsp. garlic, chopped

• 1 tsp. thyme

• 1 cup water

Instructions:

1. Combine all ingredients in a large pan.

2. Bring to a boil, cover and turn down to simmer.

3. Stirring occasionally, cook for 2½ – 3 hours until the peas are tender and the soup is thick.

4. Serve with crusty bread and a green salad.

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Nutrition Facts:

Serving Size: 2 cups

Calories: 425

Total Fat: 1.5 g

Total Carbohydrates: 88 g

Dietary Fiber: 37 g

Protein: 44 g

Equivalents: 4 Vegetable Protein, 1 Starch, 1 Vegetable