Split Pea Soup

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Very Healthy
Health score
59%
Split Pea Soup
255 min.
8
260kcal

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Welcome to a delightful culinary experience with our Split Pea Soup, a dish that perfectly balances health and flavor! This gluten-free and dairy-free recipe is not only very healthy but also incredibly satisfying, making it an ideal choice for lunch, dinner, or any main course meal. With a health score of 59, you can indulge in this hearty soup without any guilt.

Imagine the comforting aroma of simmering split peas, fresh vegetables, and savory ham wafting through your kitchen as it cooks in a slow cooker. The combination of allspice berries, bay leaves, and whole peppercorns wrapped in cheesecloth infuses the soup with a depth of flavor that will warm your soul. Each bowl is packed with nutrients, boasting a caloric breakdown that includes 32.03% protein, 8.57% fat, and 59.4% carbohydrates, making it a balanced meal for everyone.

Whether you're looking to nourish your family or impress guests with a wholesome dish, this Split Pea Soup is sure to be a hit. It's easy to prepare, requiring just a few simple steps, and the slow cooking process allows the flavors to meld beautifully. So grab your slow cooker, gather your ingredients, and get ready to enjoy a bowl of this deliciously comforting soup that is as good for your body as it is for your taste buds!

Ingredients

  •  allspice 
  •  bay leaves 
  •  carrots diced
  • ribs celery diced
  • 1.5 cups ham diced
  • tablespoons mint leaves fresh minced
  • pound peas dried split green rinsed
  • cups chicken broth low-sodium
  •  onion chopped
  • servings salt and pepper 
  • 10  peppercorns whole

Equipment

  • bowl
  • ladle
  • slow cooker
  • cheesecloth
  • kitchen twine

Directions

  1. Loosely wrap bay leaves, allspice berries, peppercorns and cloves in cheesecloth and tie securely with kitchen string.
  2. Place in slow cooker.
  3. Add split peas, ham, onion, celery and carrots. Stir in chicken broth.
  4. Cover and cook on high until peas are falling apart, about 4 hours.
  5. Remove and discard cheesecloth. Stir in mint and season with salt and pepper to taste. Ladle into bowls and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Calories260kcal
Protein32.03%
Fat8.57%
Carbs59.4%

Properties

Glycemic Index
19.1
Glycemic Load
0.85
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
19.476521782253%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.58mg
Hesperetin
0.19mg
Apigenin
0.53mg
Luteolin
0.41mg
Isorhamnetin
0.69mg
Kaempferol
0.16mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
2.88mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:260.29kcal
13.01%
Fat:2.59g
3.98%
Saturated Fat:0.43g
2.71%
Carbohydrates:40.35g
13.45%
Net Carbohydrates:24.79g
9.01%
Sugar:6.65g
7.39%
Cholesterol:11.45mg
3.82%
Sodium:557.77mg
24.25%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:21.76g
43.52%
Fiber:15.56g
62.24%
Vitamin A:2781.99IU
55.64%
Manganese:0.89mg
44.3%
Folate:168.49µg
42.12%
Copper:0.61mg
30.36%
Vitamin B1:0.43mg
28.86%
Phosphorus:275.21mg
27.52%
Potassium:829.47mg
23.7%
Vitamin B3:4.31mg
21.56%
Magnesium:73.66mg
18.42%
Iron:3.25mg
18.05%
Vitamin K:14.89µg
14.18%
Zinc:1.99mg
13.25%
Vitamin B2:0.2mg
11.85%
Vitamin B5:1.1mg
11%
Vitamin B6:0.17mg
8.42%
Calcium:58.31mg
5.83%
Vitamin C:4.04mg
4.89%
Vitamin B12:0.18µg
2.95%
Selenium:1.06µg
1.51%
Vitamin E:0.2mg
1.31%
Source:My Recipes