
Ingredients
1 onion (large)
3 tablespoons margarine or butter
1 1/2 cups split peas
dry
6 cups water
1 teaspoon salt
Steps
Wash hands with soap and water.
Chop onion. Cook in margarine in a large pan until tender.
Wash and drain split peas.
Add water, split peas, and salt to onion. Bring to boiling.
Lower heat and cover pan. Simmer about 2 hours, until thickened.
Nutrition Facts
Nutrients | Amount |
---|---|
Total Calories | 217 |
Total Fat | 6 g |
Saturated Fat | 1 g |
Cholesterol | 0 mg |
Sodium | 447 mg |
Carbohydrates | 30 g |
Dietary Fiber | 11 g |
Total Sugars | 5 g |
Added Sugars included | 0 g |
Protein | 11 g |
Vitamin D | 0 mcg |
Calcium | 31 mg |
Iron | 2 mg |
Potassium | 515 mg |
U.S. Department of Agriculture. MyPlate Kitchen Website. Split Pea Soup. Recipe source: Wellness Ways Resource Book University of Illinois Extension Service. Available at MyPlate.gov/MyPlateKitchen. Access date: 09-05-2024.