Yield: 7 Servings | Serving Size: 1 cup

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Adopted from www.tasteofhome.com. 

Cost/Serving: $0.80

Ingredients:

6 cups low-sodium vegetable broth

2 cups dried green split peas, rinsed

1 medium onion, chopped

1 cup chopped carrots

2 celery ribs with leaves, chopped

2 garlic cloves, minced

1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram

1/2 teaspoon dried basil

1/4 teaspoon ground cumin

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

5 Tablespoons shredded carrots

 

Directions:

  1. In a large saucepan, combine the first nine ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour or until peas are tender, stirring occasionally.
  2. Add salt and pepper; simmer 10 minutes longer. Cool slightly. In small batches, puree soup in a blender; return to the pan. Heat for 5 minutes. Garnish with shredded carrots. 

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