Low-Calorie • Gluten-Free

Active25 min

Total 5 hrs (high)/ 7 hrs (low)

Swedish Yellow Split Pea Soup with Ham

Over the cooking time, the split peas break down just the right amount to create a creamy, almost-pureed texture. If you like, do as the Swedes do and top each serving with a spoonful of spicy brown mustard.

Equipment: 5- to 6-quart slow cooker

• 3 cups yellow split peas (about 1½ pounds)
• 4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
• 4 cups water
• 2 cups diced yellow onion
• 1 cup diced carrot
• 1 cup finely diced celery
• 8 ounces ham steak, trimmed and diced
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
• 1 teaspoon dried marjoram
• Ground pepper to taste

1. Place split peas in a medium bowl. Rinse with cold water until the water runs clear; drain and spread in a 5- to 6-quart slow cooker.

2. Add broth, water, onion, carrot, celery, ham, ginger and marjoram to the slow cooker. Stir to combine.

3. Cover and cook for 5 hours on High or 7 to 8 hours on Low. Season with pepper.

►► Prep ahead: Prep split peas, onion, carrot, celery and ginger. Dice ham. Refrigerate separately for up to 1 day.

Serves 8: about 1½ cups each

Calories 335 | Fat 2g (sat 1g) | Cholesterol 13mg | Carbs 55g | Total sugars 5g (added 0g) | Protein 24g | Fiber 20g | Sodium 663mg | Potassium 1,098mg.

Nutrition bonus: Vitamin A (55% daily value) | Iron (25% dv) | Vitamin C (23% dv).