- Soak peas overnight in enough water to cover; drain.
- Stir-fry onion and celery in hot oil in 2-quart saucepan over medium-high heat 2 minutes.
- Add 3-1/2 cups water, peas and bay leaf. Cover and bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer 1-1/2 hours, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in garlic, carrots and vinegar. Simmer, covered, 30 minutes longer, or until peas are tender, stirring occasionally.
- Remove from heat; stir in ham and less sodium soy sauce. Discard bay leaf and serve with pepper sauce to taste.
Lite & Lively Split Pea Soup
ingredients
1 cup dried split peas
1 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped celery
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 bay leaf
2 cloves garlic, pressed
1/2 cup diced carrots
2 teaspoons Kikkoman Rice Vinegar
4 slices low-fat cooked ham, diced
3 tablespoons Kikkoman Less Sodium Soy Sauce
Hot pepper sauce (optional)
directions
THE STORY OF SOY SAUCE
Even people who love soy sauce and use it all the time are often surprised to learn what it is and how it’s made. We make ours from just four simple ingredients—water, soybeans, wheat, and salt. Those ingredients are transformed through a traditional brewing process—much like making wine or beer—that has remained unchanged for centuries.
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