Hi, this is Dr.Hannah bringing you a healthy low fat recipe for split pea soup. I use yellow split peas because they have a milder flavor and a rich color. Split pea soup is a fantasitc soruce of protein, fiber, and iron. made with home made chicken stock, it helps fight the inflammation caused by colds and the flu. (recipe makes 8-10 ounce servings)

You will need:

  • 1 tsp of unsalted butter
  • 2 tsp of canola oil
  • one 4 inch piece of leak
  • two medium carrots
  • two celery stalks
  • 1/2 a cup of yellow split peas
  • 3-4 fingerling potatoes
  • 4 cups of chicken stock
  • 4 cups of water

How to make it:

  1. Saute the butter, canola oil, leek, carrots, and celery
  2. Add the yellow split peas and potatoes after the other ingredients have “wilted” and saute for about 1-2 minutes
  3. Add your chicken stock and water to the veggies and stir together, then bring to a boil.
  4. Add salt and pepper to taste
  5. Lower it to simmer for about one hour.