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Sarah's Split Pea Soup

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 cup (401g)
Servings Per Container about 7
Amount per Serving
Calories 260 Calories from Fat 70
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8 g 12%
    Saturated Fat 4.5g 22%
Cholesterol 20mg 7%
Sodium 490mg 21%
Total Carbohydrate 35g 12%
    Dietary Fiber 14g 57%
    Sugars 6g
Protein 14g
Vitamin A 8% Vitamin C 4%
Calcium 6% Iron 15%
 Recipe

1 package Split Pea Soup Mix
4 c. chicken broth (or bouillon)
4 c. water
2 T butter or margarine
1/2 c. onion, diced
Spice Packet (included)
Salt to taste


**Optional: 1 c. milk or 1/2 c. heavy cream

Remove spice packet. Wash and drain peas. Add peas to chicken broth and water. Simmer uncovered 1 hour. Saute onions in butter until unions are translucent. Add contents of spice packet to onions. Stir onion mixture into soup. Add milk or cream if desired. Simmer 20 minutes more and serve.

Cooking time may be longer at high altitudes.