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Vegetarian Split Pea Soup

Adapted from FruitsandVeggiesMatter.gov, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Produce for Better Health Foundation

En Español (Spanish Version)

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size	1/6 recipe
Calories	210
Calories from Fat	5
Total Fat	1 g
Saturated Fat	0 g
Cholesterol	0 mg
Sodium	25 mg
Total Carbohydrate	40 g
Dietary Fiber	12 g
Sugars	5 g
Proteins	12 g
Vitamin A	50% DV
Vitamin C	10% DV
Calcium	4% DV
Iron	15% DV

Percent Daily Values (DV) are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Servings and Times TOP

Servings	6
Preparation Time	1 hour, 15 minutes

Cups of Fruits and Vegetables Per Person: 1.5

Ingredients and Preparation TOP

Ingredients	Measures
Split peas	1½ cups
Water	6 cups
Medium onion, diced	1
Medium potatoes, peeled and diced	2
Garlic powder	¼ teaspoon
Parsley, dried	¼ teaspoon
Medium carrots, grated	2

Directions
In a large pot, combine split peas and water, and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat. Cover and let simmer until tender (1 hour).
Add onion, potato, garlic powder, dried parsley, and carrots.
Cover and simmer for 1 hour.
Transfer soup mixture in batches to a blender, and puree until smooth.
Return to heat and warm through. Serve.

Diabetic Exchange
Fruit: 0; Vegetables: 0; Meat: 0; Milk: 0; Fat: 0; Carbs: 2; Other: 0
Diabetic exchanges are calculated based on the American Diabetes Association Exchange System. Exchanges are rounded up or down to equal whole numbers. Therefore, partial exchanges are not included.

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