Spilt Pea Soup with Ham & Vegetables

Ingredients

• 8 cups 99% fat free chicken brothNutrition
• 2 tsps garlicNutrition
• 2 tsp olive oilNutrition
• 1 1/2 cups diced hamNutrition
• 1 cup chopped carrotNutrition
• 1 cup chopped celeryNutrition
• 1 cup chopped cooking onionNutrition
• 1 lb split peasNutrition

Directions

1. 1Wash peas and drain them. In a pot, sauté onions and garlic in about 2 tsp of oil.
2. 2Sauté celery, carrots, onion, garlic, and ham in large frying pan/skillet.
3. 3After five minutes of browning of until soft, add to larger pot with peas and chicken stock, then cover the pot and let it come to a boil. Add salt and pepper to taste.
4. 4Once it boils reduce heat and cook for about two hours (beans should be very soft by then). Make sure to check the water and consistency. You may need to add hot water if it becomes too thick.
5. 5Note: based on a Weight Watchers recipe.

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