Split Pea Soup
Split Pea Soup might be a good recipe to expand your main course repertoire. One serving contains 228 calories, 15g of protein, and 1g of fat. This recipe covers 20% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 8. If you have salt, ham bone, onions, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. To use up the potato you could follow this main course with the Sweet Potato Pie as a dessert. It can be enjoyed any time, but it is especially good for Autumn. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and dairy free diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 10 hours and 30 minutes.
Instructions
In a large stock pot, cover peas with 2 quarts cold water and soak overnight. If you need a faster method, simmer the peas gently for 2 minutes, and then soak for l hour.
Once peas are soaked, add ham bone, onion, salt, pepper and marjoram. Cover, bring to boil and then simmer for 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally.
Remove bone; cut off meat, dice and return meat to soup.
Add celery, carrots and potatoes. Cook slowly, uncovered for 30 to 40 minutes, or until vegetables are tender.