1 POINT
per serving

Ingredients:

2 cups split peas, washed
1 bay leaf
2 quarts water
1/4 cup snipped fresh parsley
1 cup sliced celery
1/2 teaspoon crushed oregano
1/2 cup diced onion
1/2 teaspoon crushed basil
1 cup chopped carrots
1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
1 cup diced potato
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 clove garlic, minced
pinch cayenne

Instructions:

Combine all ingredients in a Dutch oven.  Bring to a boil.  Reduced heat, cover and simmer 1 hour or until split peas are cooked through.  Remove bay leaf before serving.

Yield: 10 servings
1 POINT per serving

Nutrition information:
PER SERVING: CALORIES: 158 (3.2% from fat) FAT: 0.6g (SAT 0.8g) CHOL: 0mg FIBER: 11.1g SODIUM: 165mg