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Italian Split Pea Soup

Course Soups
Difficulty Easy
Pulse Type Dry Peas
Specialty Diet Gluten Free, Vegetarian
Nutrition 300 calories or less, 7g+ fiber, 7g+ protein
Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 8 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups split peas or green; rinsed
  • 1/2 cup navy beans dried
  • 3 cups tomato juice
  • 1/2 cup onion chopped
  • 1/2 cup celery sliced
  • 1 cup zucchini cubed
  • 2 cups cabbage coarsely chopped
  • 1 cup turnip diced
  • 1 cup carrot diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 4 oz. pasta radiatore or other dry pasta
  • 8 tbsps parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Soak beans only in 3 1/2 cups water overnight. Add 8 1/4 cups more water. Add peas and bring to a boil. Reduce heat. Cover and simmer 45 minutes or until peas and beans are tender. Add remaining ingredients except pasta and cheese. Cook until vegetables are tender. Add pasta and cook an additional 8 to 10 minutes until pasta is tender. Sprinkle with cheese before serving.