Hearty and Healthy Split Pea, Ham and Barley Soup
Ingredients
- 2 quarts water (8 cups)
- 1 pound dried split peas (green)
- ½ cup pearl barley
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 1 clove garlic, minced or 2 teaspoons garlic (from a jar)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ tablespoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon dried sage
- Pinch of ground cumin
- ½ cups carrots, diced
- 1 cup onions, chopped
- 2 cups lean ham or turkey ham, diced, see shopping tips
- Fresh ground pepper
Instructions
- In a large pot, combine the water, split peas, barley, bay leaves, salt, soy sauce, garlic, thyme, sage, and cumin. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to simmer, cover and cook for 1 hour.
- Add the prepared carrots and onion. Cover and simmer until the vegetables are tender, about 25 minutes.
- Discard the bay leaves and stir in the diced ham.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cupCalories: 328kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 24gFat: 2gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 696mgFiber: 9gSugar: 2gBlue Smart Points: 2Green Smart Points: 8Plus Points: 8