Asian Style Split Pea Soup

Asian Style Split Pea Soup, huh, what is that?? A Super Heart Healthy Soup/Meal that has a beautiful blend flavor with Lemongrass, Sweet Chili Sauce, Soy, Bean Thread/Chinese Vermicelli Noodles, and some spice of course,YUM!!! I enjoy to experiment with cooking and sometimes it turns out BAD, but sometimes I love it. This is a GOOD one for sure! It is so Tasty, Filling and High in Fiber & Protein and perfect meal to keep you full while sliming down for Spring/ Summer….Enjoy!!!

Asian Split Pea Soup

Cuisine American BBQ, Healthy Asian

Keyword Cholesterol Lowering Foods, Easy Recipe, Healthy Dinner, Pea Soup, Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread

Ingredients

• 2 Cups Green Split Peas Green peas contain a decent amount of heart-healthy minerals, such as magnesium, potassium and calcium. ... The high fiber content of green peas and legumes has been shown to lower total cholesterol and "bad" LDL cholesterol.
• 4 Cloves chopped Garlic Garlic offers a variety of benefits, from cardiovascular protection and also lowering LDL levels, triglycerides and lowering blood pressure.
• 1 Small Onion Onion are high in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Some benefits may include reducing the risk of heart disease.
• 2 Whole Serrano Peppers The hotter the pepper and the greater the concentration of capsaicin. You can use serrano peppers to treat and prevent health conditions like: Heart disease: Capsaicin's cholesterol-lowering benefits allow serrano peppers to be beneficial for heart health.
• 2 Long Carrots, peeled and chopped Carrots contain vitamin A, antioxidants, and other nutrients. Evidence suggests that eating more antioxidant-rich fruits and vegetables, such as carrots, can help reduce the risks of cancer and cardiovascular disease
• 1 Celery Stalk, chopped small Celery is mainly water, but it is also a good source of dietary fiber.
• 4 Oz.'s Bean thread/Mung Noodles These are excellent for slow carb, gluten-free, and paleo eaters. They do have some carbs, but unlike regular boxed pasta, they also have a good protein and fiber content to balance it out.
• 3 Tablespoons Sweet Chili Sauce KA-ME Sweet Chili Sauce
• 1 Tablespoon Flaxseed Meal Flax's primary healthy benefit is due to the omega-3 essential fatty acids, "good" fats that have been shown to have heart-healthy effects.
• 1-2 Tablespoons Chopped Fresh Lemongrass/Lemongrass Paste
• 4 Tablespoons Low Sodium Soy Sauce
• 3 Dashes Sea Salt
• 10-15 Grinds Fresh Black Pepper
• Crushed Red Pepper/Optional

Instructions

1. First, rinse you peas and add 8-10 cups of hot water and boil. Then reduce the simmer for 30 minutes and cover.
2. While that is cooking, boil a pot of water, turn off and add your Bean thread noodles until transparent and tender, drain and set aside.
3. After, your peas have been simmering for 30 minutes, add your garlic, onion, carrots, celery and stir.
4. Then, add the soy sauce, lemongrass, sweet chili sauce, flaxseed meal, dashes of salt and grinds of pepper and simmer an additional 15-20 minutes.
5. Lastly, serve your soup and add the bean thread noodles and enjoy a super healthy and high protein meal....Enjoy!!!