SPLIT PEA - Split Pea and Potato Soup (HF/HP)(Slow Cooker)

By Unblond1

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons EVOO
• 2 cups green split peas, dried
• 8 cups water or chicken or vegetable broth
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic (removed before blending)
• 1 tsp. dry mustard
• 1 tsp. ground cumin
• 1 tsp. garam masala or ras al hanout
• 3 bay leaves, sprig each of fresh parsley, sage, rosemary and thyme (removed before blending)
• 2 large carrots, chopped
• 1 large leek, chopped
• 2 medium potatoes, chopped (220 grams)
• 2 stalks celery, chopped

Details

Servings 8

Preparation

Step 1

Combine everything in the slow cooker and cook overnight or for 7 - 8 hours on simmer, until peas are tender.

Remove the herbs and garlic cloves from the pot and discard.

Allow to cool then puree in the blender until smooth.

WITHOUT TOPPINGS:

Calories 275.0
Total Fat 4.1 g
Saturated Fat 0.5 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5 g
Monounsaturated Fat 2.5 g
Cholesterol 0.0 mg
Sodium 657.8 mg
Potassium 726.7 mg
Total Carbohydrate 45.8 g
Dietary Fiber 15.6 g
Sugars 6.8 g
Protein 17.1 g