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                    WW-YELLOW SPLIT PEA 'N' HAM SOUP

Recipe By     : WEIGHT WATCHERS QUICK START COOKBOOK
Serving Size  : 2    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : soups and stews                  weight watchers
                posted

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   3      ounces        uncooked yellow split peas
   1      teaspoon      margarine
     1/2  cup           chopped carrots
     1/4  cup           each chopped onion and celery
   2      ounces        chopped boiled ham
   2      cups          water
   1 1/2  packets       instant chicken broth and seasoning mix
   1      small         bay leaf, studded with one whole clove
          dash          each, ground cinnamon and white pepper

Sort and rinse peas; set aside.  In 2-quart saucepan heat margarine until
bubbly and hot; add carrot, onion, celery, and ham and cook, stirring
constantly, until onion is translucent.  Stir in split peas and remaining
ingredients and bring to a boil.  Reduce heat, cover, and let simmer until
peas and vegetables are soft, about 45 minutes.
Let soup cool slightly; remove and discard bay leaf and clove. Transfer soup
to work bowl of food processor and process utnil pureed; return to saucepan
and cook until heated.

Each serving contains: 3 protein exchanges; 1 vegetable exchange; 1/2 fat
exchange; 8 calories optional exchange
Per serving: 248 calories; 19 g protein; 5 g fat; 33 g carbohydrate; 955 mg
sodium; 25 mg cholesterol

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