Ingredients:

  • 4 cups water
  • 3/4 cup dry green split peas
  • 3/4 cup chopped carrots
  • 1/4 cup chopped onion
  • 1/4 tsp dried thyme leaves
  • Pinch of cayenne pepper
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 1 large fresh tomato chopped

Directions:

  1. Place water, peas, carrots, onion, thyme and cayenne pepper in a large pot. Bring to a boil.
  2. Reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour or until peas are tender.
  3. Transfer to a blender or food processor and puree
  4. Return to pot and warm through. Stir in lemon juice.
  5. Serve garnished with chopped tomatoes.

Source: 500 Fat Free Recipes

Servings: 4 (2 cups each)

Nutrition info:

  • Calories: 64
  • Fat: 0.3g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Carbs: 12g