BEST HAM AND SPLIT PEA SOUP

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Wonderfully comforting, healthy, and easy to make soup. From the Canadian Heart and Stroke Healthy Living Calender for 2006 (called "Winter Warming Soup".

Provided by CassiaDawn

Categories     Ham

Time 2h10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup dried split yellow peas
3 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 cup canned corn niblet
1 cup finely chopped carrot
1 cup finely chopped ham
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
2 cups 2% low-fat milk
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine peas and broth. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat; boil 2 minutes.
  • Remove from heat, cover, and let stand 1 hour.
  • Add ham and vegetables. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer covered until peas are tender - about 30 to 60 minutes.
  • Stir in milk and season to taste. Reheat gently and enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 242.3, Fat 4.4, SaturatedFat 1.8, Cholesterol 18.6, Sodium 536.4, Carbohydrate 33.5, Fiber 9.7, Sugar 9.1, Protein 19.4

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