1 bag dry split peas, any color

¼ cup fresh carrots

¼ cup instant potato flakes , or any other cookie potato, if potato is raw, peel and cube

4 cups water

1 cup vegetable broth

pinch black pepper

1 cup tender sweet peas juice

½ cup cooked rice , or small pasta

cheese, grated

Rinse and soak dry peas in hot water for about 20 minutes.

Look for any rocks or dirt.

Combine all ingredients - except rice or pasta - in large pot.

Cover and bring to a boil.

If using real potato, add now, otherwise wait for the last 5 minutes.

Simmer and cook for about 35-40 minutes half covered, stirring every 15 minutes.

Use a blender or an immersion blender to combine all ingredients.

Add cooked rice or pasta and sprinkle with grated cheese to taste.

Sugar: 2g

:

Calcium: 15mg

Calories: 60kcal

Carbohydrates: 12g

Fat: 1g

Fiber: 2g

Iron: 1mg

Potassium: 124mg

Protein: 2g

Saturated Fat: 1g

Sodium: 207mg

Vitamin A: 1391IU

Vitamin C: 14mg