This creamy and hearty soup will warm you up on a cold fall or winter’s night. It’s good for the mind, body and soul with it’s high nutritional profile. This soup is packed full of flavor, nutrients and so tasty. It even tasted better the day after. My husband really enjoyed this dish and he can be quite particular. With this recipe, you may switch it up and use either green split pea or lentils and replace the corn with another favorite vegetable in mind. Be creative and make it your own. Hope you enjoy this simple super food soup!

While most of us are familiar with split pea soup, there is a lot behind those little peas. Did you know that dried peas have been a staple of the human diet since prehistoric times? Peas have been found in archeological digs in Egypt, Asia, and Rome.

 

Here is some great nutritional benefits about SPLIT PEAS from NATURAL FOOD BENEFITS!!

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Health Benefits of Split Peas

Are you worried about your cholesterol level? Eat split peas! Full of soluble fiber, peas help to bind up cholesterol-containing bile and move it out of your body. This can help with conditions like irritable bowel syndrome and diverticulosis. A single cup of cooked dried peas in your daily diet provides 65.1% of the recommended daily fiber. They also provide a good amount of protein, two B-vitamins, and several important minerals. Peas also include isoflavones, which are helpful in reducing the risk of breast and prostate cancer.

If you are diabetic, or have it in your family, split peas can be your best friend. Peas help stabilize your blood sugar levels while providing a steady supply of energy. Studies have shown that type 2 diabetics who eat at least 50 grams of fiber per day can lower their cholesterol, their triglycerides, and the VLDL (Very Low Density Lipoprotein) by a considerable amount.

Peas can also reduce the amount of plaque in your blood vessels and help your heart remain healthy. If you are sensitive to sulfites, which are added to most deli foods and salad bars, the mineral molybdenum will help you detoxify them. Peas can provide you with almost twice the recommended daily allowance of this mineral from a single 1-cup serving. Signs of sulfite sensitivity may include rapid heartbeat, headache, or disorientation.

 

Serves: 6

INGREDIENTS:

1 cup organic onions, chopped

1/2 cup organic celery, chopped

2 medium certified organic carrots, finely chopped

2 tbsp pure cold pressed olive oil

1 tbsp curry powder

1 cup dried yellow split pea

1/2 cup organic frozen corn

1 tbsp green chile pepper, finely minced

black pepper, to taste

sea salt, to taste

2-3 sprigs fresh parsley, or 2 tsp dried

INSTRUCTIONS:

In a 4-5 quart heavy bottom saucepan, combine onions, celery, carrots and  olive oil into the pan. Cover over low heat, stirring frequently, about 8-10 minutes, or until soft (not browned) and fragrant. Add the curry powder, cook for about another 1-2 minutes.

Add 6 cups of water and the the split peas. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium low, and cook  uncovered, about 2 hours, or until tender and desired thickness (add liquid if it is too thick).

Add the corn, sea salt, black pepper, to taste. Cook uncovered for about 5 minutes, or until vegetables have softened.

Serve immediately into bowls. Garnish with fresh herbs, cayenne and/or a yogurt mixture. Enjoy!

 

NUTRITIONAL CONTENT: Calories 158; Total Fat 2.2g; Sodium 78mg; Total Carbohydrates 27.1g; Dietary Fiber 10.2g; Sugars 5.2g; Protein 9.1g;vitamin A 70%, Calcium 4%, vitamin C 11% and Iron 10%. This dish is low in saturated fat, low in sodium, no cholesterol, very high in dietary fiber, vitamin A, very high in vitamin B6, high in manganese and thiamin.

 

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