Split Pea Soup with Ham

Savory, comforting and full of flavor, this hearty soup is a great source of fiber and so easy to make. As the dried split peas cook they begin to soften and make a deliciously thick and creamy soup.

Ingredients for split pea soup with ham

• 6 cups water
• 2 1/2 cups dried green split peas, rinsed
• 1/2 white onion, finely chopped
• 1 cup lean ham, cubed
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 2 carrots, sliced
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 bay leaf

Makes 6

Directions for the recipe

1. In a large soup pot over medium-high heat combine all ingredients and bring to a gentle boil. Cover pot with lid slightly tilted and reduce heat to simmer.
2. Simmer on low-heat for 45-60 minutes or until peas are tender. Remove bay leaf and serve hot.

Fiber Facts: Split peas are a high fiber food. When a food has at least 5 grams of fiber per serving you can subtract the grams of fiber from the total carbohydrate number, which for this recipe would give 31.3 grams net carbohydrate.