Split Pea Soup with Cheddar Toasts

Health score
44%
Split Pea Soup with Cheddar Toasts
500 min.
8
393kcal

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Warm up your kitchen and your heart with a delightful bowl of Split Pea Soup with Cheddar Toasts. This comforting dish is perfect for any meal of the day, whether it's a cozy lunch or a hearty dinner. With its rich flavors and creamy texture, this soup is sure to become a family favorite.

Imagine the aroma of tender split peas simmering with smoked ham hocks, fresh carrots, and leeks, all infused with the subtle essence of bay leaf and parsley. The slow cooker does all the work, allowing the ingredients to meld together beautifully over several hours, resulting in a dish that is both nourishing and satisfying.

But what truly elevates this soup is the addition of cheesy toasts. As the bread crisps up in the oven, the melted Cheddar creates a deliciously gooey topping that perfectly complements the hearty soup. Each bite offers a delightful contrast of textures, making it an irresistible pairing.

Not only is this recipe packed with flavor, but it also boasts a balanced caloric breakdown, making it a wholesome choice for those mindful of their nutrition. With 393 calories per serving, you can indulge without guilt. So gather your ingredients, fire up your slow cooker, and treat yourself to a bowl of this delicious Split Pea Soup with Cheddar Toasts. Your taste buds will thank you!

Ingredients

  •  bay leaf 
  • 8.5 inch country bread 
  •  carrots cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 0.3 cup parsley fresh finely chopped
  • 16 oz peas dried split green picked over rinsed
  •  leeks light white green finely chopped
  • teaspoon salt 
  • 0.5 cup cheddar shredded
  •  ham hocks smoked

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • ladle
  • oven
  • aluminum foil
  • slow cooker

Directions

  1. Place split peas, ham hocks, carrots, leeks, bay leaf, parsley and salt in slow cooker. Stir in 6 cups water, cover and cook on low until peas are tender and ham is falling off the bone, 6 to 8 hours.
  2. Remove ham hocks, shred meat and return to cooker to keep warm.
  3. Preheat oven to 400F; line a rimmed baking sheet with foil.
  4. Sprinkle cheese over bread slices.
  5. Place on baking sheet and toast until cheese is melted and bubbling, 1 to 2 minutes. Ladle soup into bowls, top each with a cheese toast, and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Calories393kcal
Protein28.62%
Fat29.78%
Carbs41.6%

Properties

Glycemic Index
24.56
Glycemic Load
2.36
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
23.174347702576%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
4.04mg
Luteolin
0.05mg
Kaempferol
0.68mg
Myricetin
0.34mg
Quercetin
0.07mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:392.62kcal
19.63%
Fat:13.09g
20.14%
Saturated Fat:5.1g
31.86%
Carbohydrates:41.16g
13.72%
Net Carbohydrates:25.49g
9.27%
Sugar:6.68g
7.42%
Cholesterol:53.39mg
17.8%
Sodium:485.68mg
21.12%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:28.31g
56.63%
Vitamin A:4506.43IU
90.13%
Fiber:15.67g
62.69%
Vitamin K:52.75µg
50.24%
Manganese:0.97mg
48.3%
Folate:180.59µg
45.15%
Vitamin B1:0.45mg
30.32%
Copper:0.54mg
26.87%
Phosphorus:260.24mg
26.02%
Potassium:845.2mg
24.15%
Iron:3.97mg
22.05%
Magnesium:78.15mg
19.54%
Zinc:2.1mg
13.98%
Calcium:116.54mg
11.65%
Vitamin B5:1.15mg
11.49%
Vitamin B2:0.18mg
10.69%
Vitamin B3:2.13mg
10.66%
Vitamin B6:0.19mg
9.59%
Vitamin C:7.55mg
9.15%
Selenium:3.93µg
5.62%
Vitamin E:0.48mg
3.19%
Vitamin B12:0.07µg
1.25%
Source:My Recipes