Split Pea Soup (Ww )

ellie_'s Note:

7 points plus/serving. Recipe source: WW magazine (October 2011)

• Total Time: 1 hrs 50 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 1 hrs 30 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 2 teaspoons canola oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 carrots, sliced
• 2 celery ribs, sliced
• 1 (16 ounce) bag dried split peas, picked over, rinsed and drained
• 2 (32 ounce) cartons vegetable broth
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch cubes
• 3 cups swiss chard, chopped

Directions:

1. In a large soup pot over medium heat heat the oil and then add onion and cook , covered for 3-5 minutes.
2. Stir in carrots and celery, cook, covered, for another 3-5 minutes.
3. Stir in split peas, broth and salt and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer covered for 45 minutes.
4. Stir in sweet potatoes and cook covered for 20 minutes.
5. Stir in swiss chard, cover and cook for 10 more minutes.

Reviews

[Sydney Mike]

Gotta say, I enjoy pea soup, & I love sweet potatoes, so getting them together in a recipe like this is just wonderful! Your soup is very, very satisfying, most comforting to a T! Loved the combination of flavors & it's something I'll be happy to make again, for sure! Thanks for sharing the recipe! [Made & reviewed in Newest Zaar recipe tag]