Yellow Split Pea and Sweet Potato Soup
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Serves 8

This recipe can easily be cut in half to make a smaller batch. Keep cooking times the same but use exactly half of each ingredient.

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    Ingredients: 
    • 8 1/2 cups water
    • 1 large onion, chopped (about 2 cups)
    • 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
    • 2 cups dried yellow split peas
    • 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
    • 1/2 cup toasted pumpkin seeds
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    Method: 

    Bring 1/2 cup water to simmer in a large saucepot over medium-high heat. Add onion and cook about 5 minutes or until translucent. Stir in ginger and cook 1 minute, stirring. Add remaining 8 cups water, peas and sweet potato cubes and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer, cover and simmer for 1 hour.

    Uncover and continue to simmer 15 minutes. Carefully purée soup with a hand held immersion blender or in batches in a food processor until smooth and creamy. Garnish with pumpkin seeds.

    Nutritional Info: 
    Per Serving:290 calories (50 from fat), 6g total fat, 1g saturated fat, 0mg cholesterol, 30mg sodium, 44g carbohydrate (2g dietary fiber, 5g sugar), 18g protein
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