Curried Ham & Split Pea Soup

Lunch

This soup is great for stocking in the freezer and the curry gives it a warmer flavor, which goes so nicely with the salty ham.

Average Rating: 5

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 10 min. Cook: 7 hours
YIELD: 8 servings (2 quarts).

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter
1 medium onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon curry powder
1 package (16 ounces) dried green split peas
2 cups cubed fully cooked ham
1 cup sliced fresh carrots
4 cups reduced-sodium beef broth
2 cups water
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

1. In a skillet, heat butter over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir 3-4 minutes or until tender. Add garlic and curry powder; cook 1 minute longer.
2. Transfer to a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker. Add remaining ingredients. Cook, covered, on low 7-9 hours or until peas are tender. Stir before serving.
Freeze option:
Freeze cooled soup in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little water if necessary.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 288 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 31mg cholesterol, 683mg sodium, 39g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 16g fiber), 23g protein.
Diabetic Exchanges:
3 lean meat, 2 starch, 1/2 fat.