Split Pea Soup(Low-Fat, Low Calories) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. uncooked split peas
5 c. water or more
1 bay leaf
3/4 tsp. lite salt or less
2 c. chopped carrots
1 c. chopped celery
1 c. chopped onion
1/2 tsp. thyme leaves
1/2 tsp. pepper
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
2 Tbsp. vinegar or lemon juice

Preparation

Combine dried split peas, water and bay leaf and lite salt in large kettle.
Bring to a boil and then reduce heat and simmer for 2 hours.
Stir and make sure peas do not stick.
Add more water if it becomes too dry.
Add carrots, celery, onion and herbs. Continue to simmer 30 minutes or more.
Overcooking does not hurt this soup, as long as it does not stick and scorch.
Just before serving, add vinegar or lemon juice and pepper.
Makes 12 cups. Calories 106.
Contains fat 1 g, fiber 5 g and sodium 91 mg.