Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Dried Green Split Peas
- 1 piece Chicken Bone (meaty)
- 1 large Onion (chopped)
- 1 cup Chopped Carrot
- 1 cup Chopped Celery
- Salt and Pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme
- 1 Bay Leaf
Instructions
- Rinse the dried split peas under cold water and set aside.
- In a large pot over medium heat, sauté chopped onion until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Add chopped carrots and celery; cook for another 5 minutes.
- Incorporate the rinsed split peas and chicken bone into the pot.
- Pour in enough water or broth to cover all ingredients (approximately 8 cups).
- Season with salt, pepper, thyme, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and let simmer for about 90 minutes or until peas are tender.
- Remove the chicken bone before serving, stir well, adjust seasoning if needed, and serve hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 cups (480g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 20g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 30mg