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.