Vegetarian Pea Soup

• servings: 8 servings
• total time: 7 hours 15 minutes

Ingredients

1 package (16 ounces) dried green split peas, rinsed

1 medium leek (white portion only), chopped

3 celery ribs, chopped

1 medium potato, peeled and chopped

2 medium carrots, chopped

1 garlic clove, minced

1/4 cup minced fresh parsley

2 cartons (32 ounces each) reduced-sodium vegetable broth

1-1/2 teaspoons ground mustard

1/2 teaspoon pepper

1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

1 bay leaf

Directions

In a 5-qt. slow cooker, combine all ingredients. Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours or until peas are tender. Discard bay leaf. Stir before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 248
• Total Fat: 1g fat (0 saturated fat)
• Cholesterol: 0
• Sodium: 702mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 46g carbohydrate (7g sug
• Dietary Fiber: 16g fiber)
• Protein: 15g protein.