Healthy Recipes Healthy Soup Recipes Split Pea Soup with Chorizo 5.0 (1) 1 Review For this easy slow-cooker split pea soup, look for raw smoky, spicy chorizo. If you can't find raw chorizo, Italian sausage or merguez makes a fine substitute. By Carolyn Malcoun Carolyn Malcoun Instagram Twitter As EatingWell's food editor, Carolyn Malcoun searches for cool farmers, chefs and other food stories to tell. She has a bachelor's degree in journalism from the University of Wisconsin and a culinary arts degree from New England Culinary Institute. She started at EatingWell as an intern in the Test Kitchen in 2005 and joined the editorial team soon after. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on April 2, 2020 Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email Prep Time: 35 mins Additional Time: 3 hrs 25 mins Total Time: 4 hrs Servings: 8 Yield: 8 servings Nutrition Profile: Low-Calorie High Fiber Dairy-Free Egg Free Gluten-Free Low Sodium Nut-Free Soy-Free Healthy Aging Healthy Pregnancy Low Added Sugars Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth 4 cups water 1 pound Yukon Gold potatoes, diced 2 cups yellow split peas 1 large onion, diced 2 large carrots, sliced 6 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 tablespoon paprika 2 teaspoons dried oregano ¾ teaspoon salt, divided 1 pound fresh chorizo ½ teaspoon ground pepper ¼ cup Microgreens or sprouts for garnish Directions Combine broth, water, potatoes, split peas, onion, carrots, garlic, paprika, oregano and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a 5- to 6-quart slow cooker. Cook on High for 4 hours or Low for 8 hours. A few minutes before serving, remove chorizo from its casing and crumble into a large skillet. Cook over medium heat, stirring and crumbling with a spoon, until cooked through, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir the chorizo into the soup along with pepper and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt. Garnish with microgreens (or sprouts), if desired. Tips To make ahead: Refrigerate for up to 3 days. Equipment: 5 - to 6- quart slow cooker Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 503 Calories 24g Fat 50g Carbs 23g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 8 Calories 503 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 50g 18% Dietary Fiber 15g 54% Total Sugars 4g Protein 23g 45% Total Fat 24g 31% Saturated Fat 7g 34% Cholesterol 40mg 13% Vitamin A 4162IU 83% Vitamin C 7mg 8% Folate 13mcg 3% Sodium 513mg 22% Calcium 48mg 4% Iron 4mg 24% Magnesium 79mg 19% Potassium 901mg 19% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved