Smoky Split Pea Soup

Serves 6

1 cup green split peas

2 Tbs. olive oil

1 tsp. smoked paprika

1 tsp. chopped chipotle chile, canned in adobo sauce

1 large sweet potato, peeled and diced (3 cups)

2 medium onions, diced (3 cups)

3 ribs celery, diced (1 cup)

4 cloves garlic, minced (4 tsp.)

1 14-oz. can diced tomatoes

Soak split peas in large bowl of cold water overnight.
Heat oil in 3-qt. saucepan over medium heat. Add paprika and chipotle, and stir. Add sweet potato, onions, and celery, and season with salt and pepper, if desired. Cover, and cook 10 minutes, or until onions are soft and translucent. Add garlic, and sauté 2 minutes.
Drain split peas, and add to pot with 6 cups water. Bring soup to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer 1 hour. Add tomatoes, and cook 30 minutes more, or until split peas are tender.

Nutritional Information

Per 1-cup serving: Calories: 256, Protein: 9g, Total fat: 5g, Saturated fat: 1g, Carbs: 45g, Cholesterol: mg, Sodium: 162mg, Fiber: 16g, Sugars: 9g