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Fat-free Vegan Curried Split Pea and Potato Soup Recipe

By Jolinda Hackett, About.com

A healthy fat-free and vegan recipe for curried split pea and potato soup with carrots and celery. No fat is added (or needed!) in this recipe, as there are lots of spices for flavor, including curry, oregano and garlic. A healthy low-fat vegetarian and vegan split-pea soup recipe.

Ingredients:

  • 16 oz green split peas, dried
  • 10 cups water
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp curry powder
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 2 large carrots, chopped
  • 3 medium potatoes, chopped
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped

Preparation:

In a large saucepan, combine the split peas, water, onion and spices. Simmer, uncovered, for 1 hour.

Stir in the carrots, potatoes and celery. Simmer, covered, stirring occasionally, for an additional 45 minutes, or until the soup reaches desired thickness. Remove bay leaf.

Puree in a blender or food processor. Reheat before serving.

Reprinted with permission from The Compassionate Cook Cookbook.

Nutritional Information:
Makes 6 fat-free servings.
Calories: 353, Calories from Fat: 10
Total Fat: 1.1g, 2% Total Daily Value
Cholesterol: 0mg, 0%
Sodium: 46mg, 10%
Total Carbohydrates: 67.4g, 22%
Dietary Fiber: 23.2g, 93%
Sugars: 9.4g
Protein: 21.0g
Vitamin A 84% RDA, Vitamin C 43%, Calcium 8%, Iron 24%

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