Recipe: Split Pea Soup

Split Pea Soup
makes 6 servings, about 1 1/2 to 1 3/4 cups each

Ingredients:
1 lb split green peas, rinsed
2 Tbsp vegetable oil
4-6 medium carrots
4-6 stalks celery
4 cups chicken broth
4 cups water
1 Tbsp dried minced onion
1 tsp dried thyme
3 bay leaves
1 Tbsp salt

Directions:
[1] Dice carrots and celery; soften on medium-low heat for about 10 minutes in a pan with oil.
[2] Add all remaining ingredients; raise heat to high and bring to boil.
[3] Once bubblage has been obtained, reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for about 1 hour.
[4] Insert soup into bowl; spoon into soup; then spoon into mouth.

Nutrition Info Per Serving:
250 calories, 0g fat (0g saturated), 12.5g fiber, 21g protein.

Recipe Cost: $3.77 total recipe; $0.63 per serving.

Enjoy!! ~Jay :D