Green split pea soup is often overlooked as a great meal. The split peas can be used as a base for an even greater soup or can be enjoyed as a basic soup. Either way, you can't go wrong. Split peas are legumes rich in protein, high in dietary fiber and a great source of energy-yielding complex carbohydrates.
A one cup serving of split pea soup contains 41 grams of carbs and 16 grams of of protein. A serving of split peas contains less than 1 gram of fat. You will also get over a quarter of the daily allowance for zinc, magnesium and manganese as well as healthy amounts of iron and many of the B vitamins.
For added variety you can add:
* Carrots
* A side of steamed vegetables
For even greater variety, you can bake chicken (yes, bake it first so that it brings its own unique flavor to the soup seasoned the way you like). On cold nights this a great way to warm yourself from the inside out. Be creative with this meal because it is great for you, taste good, and is very filling on a small amout. Food for thought and great health.
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