Split Pea With Ham Soup

Amount 

Measure 

Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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16 

ounces 

split peas

2 

medium 

red potatoes -- peeled & diced

1 

medium 

onion -- diced

2 

cloves 

garlic -- minced

1 

teaspoon 

ginger root -- minced

1/2 

cup 

celery -- diced

1/2 

cup 

carrot -- diced

1 

pound 

ham -- extra lean -- cubed

28 

ounces 

no-salt-added chicken broth

1 

cup 

sherry

1/4 

teaspoon 

pepper

1 

teaspoon 

allspice

1 

tablespoon 

Worcestershire sauce

1 

tablespoon 

Dijon mustard

12 

ounces 

low fat evaporated milk

Soak peas over night in enough water to cover by a couple of inches.
Drain peas. Add all ingredients except evaporated milk to large pot or Dutch oven. Heat to boiling.

Reduce heat and simmer for about three hours or until peas are tender. Stir frequently to keep from burning.

Add evaporated milk and mix well. Heat for a couple of minutes but don't let the soup boil.

Makes 8 servings.

Per Serving: 380 Calories; 5g Fat (11.2% calories from fat); 33g Protein; 50g Carbohydrate; 16g Dietary Fiber; 27mg Cholesterol; 714mg Sodium. Exchanges: 2 1/2 Grain (Starch); 3 Lean Meat; 1/2 Vegetable; 1/2 Non-Fat Milk; 0 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates.

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