To make a delicious Pea Soup without all the fat simply substitute chicken stock for most of the liquid in your favorite recipe! The soup will cook down and be flavorful, though mild in taste. My family loves this substitute!
Ingredients
- split peas: 1 pound (dried)
- stalk celery: 1 piece (diced)
- carrots: 2 piece (diced)
- low-fat, low sodium chicken broth: 2 cans (14.5 ounce cans)
- water: 3 cups
- salt and pepper: (to taste)
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Stages of cooking
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Rinse and pick through peas. Place them in a large pot with the celery, carrots, broth and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover and simmer until peas have fallen apart, 1 to 2 hours. Season with salt and pepper before serving.
