CURRIED HAM & SPLIT PEA SOUP

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This soup is great for stocking in the freezer and the curry gives it a warmer flavor, which goes so nicely with the salty ham. -Trisha Kruse, Eagle, Idaho

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 7h10m

Yield 8 servings (2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons butter
1 medium onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon curry powder
1 package (16 ounces) dried green split peas
2 cups cubed fully cooked ham
1 cup sliced fresh carrots
4 cups reduced-sodium beef broth
2 cups water
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a skillet, heat butter over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir 3-4 minutes or until tender. Add garlic and curry powder; cook 1 minute longer., Transfer to a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker. Add remaining ingredients. Cook, covered, on low 7-9 hours or until peas are tender. Stir before serving. Freeze option: Freeze cooled soup in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little water if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 288 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 683mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 16g fiber), Protein 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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