Ww-Yellow Split Pea 'n' Ham Soup

* Exported from MasterCook *

WW-YELLOW SPLIT PEA 'N' HAM SOUP

Recipe By : WEIGHT WATCHERS QUICK START COOKBOOK
Serving Size : 2 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : soups and stews weight watchers
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Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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3 ounces uncooked yellow split peas
1 teaspoon margarine
1/2 cup chopped carrots
1/4 cup each chopped onion and celery
2 ounces chopped boiled ham
2 cups water
1 1/2 packets instant chicken broth and seasoning mix
1 small bay leaf, studded with one whole clove
dash each, ground cinnamon and white pepper

Sort and rinse peas; set aside. In 2-quart saucepan heat margarine until
bubbly and hot; add carrot, onion, celery, and ham and cook, stirring
constantly, until onion is translucent. Stir in split peas and remaining
ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and let simmer until
peas and vegetables are soft, about 45 minutes.
Let soup cool slightly; remove and discard bay leaf and clove. Transfer soup
to work bowl of food processor and process utnil pureed; return to saucepan
and cook until heated.

Each serving contains: 3 protein exchanges; 1 vegetable exchange; 1/2 fat
exchange; 8 calories optional exchange
Per serving: 248 calories; 19 g protein; 5 g fat; 33 g carbohydrate; 955 mg
sodium; 25 mg cholesterol

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