Green Split Pea Soup
Yield
2 servingsPrep
15 minCook
1 hrsReady
1 hrsLow Cholesterol, Trans-fat Free, High Fiber
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | cup |
split green peas
|
|
| 3 | tablespoons |
margarine
|
|
| ¼ | cup |
onions
chopped |
|
| 4 | cups |
water
cold |
|
| 1 | x |
salt and black pepper
to taste |
*
|
| ½ | teaspoon |
marjoram
ground |
*
|
| 2 | cups |
milk, skim
|
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 237 | ml |
split green peas
|
|
| 45 | ml |
margarine
|
|
| 59 | ml |
onions
chopped |
|
| 946 | ml |
water
cold |
|
| 1 | x |
salt and black pepper
to taste |
*
|
| 2.5 | ml |
marjoram
ground |
*
|
| 473 | ml |
milk, skim
|
Directions
Soak peas as directed on package, and drain.
Melt margarine in a large saucepan.
Cook onion until lightly browned.
Add water, peas, and seasoning.
Cover and simmer for 1 hour or until peas are tender, stir occasionally.
Press soup through a sieve or purée in an electric blender.
Return to saucepan, add milk and adjust seasoning.
Heat thoroughly, stir occasionally.
Serve immediately.
