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Italian Split Pea Soup

Italian Split Pea Soup

Soups
Course
Difficulty
Easy
Pulse Type
Dry Peas
Specialty Diet
Gluten-free
Nutrition
300 calories or less
Cook Time
55 minutes

Ingredients

Servings:

  • 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.