Asian Split Pea Soup
Ingredients
  • 2Cups Green Split PeasGreen 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.
  • 4Cloves chopped GarlicGarlic offers a variety of benefits, from cardiovascular protection and also lowering LDL levels, triglycerides and lowering blood pressure.
  • 1Small OnionOnion are high in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Some benefits may include reducing the risk of heart disease.
  • 2 Whole Serrano PeppersThe 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 choppedCarrots 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 smallCelery is mainly water, but it is also a good source of dietary fiber.
  • 4Oz.’s Bean thread/Mung NoodlesThese 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.
  • 3Tablespoons Sweet Chili SauceKA-ME Sweet Chili Sauce
  • 1Tablespoon Flaxseed MealFlax’s primary healthy benefit is due to the omega-3 essential fatty acids, “good” fats that have been shown to have heart-healthy effects.
  • 1-2Tablespoons Chopped Fresh Lemongrass/Lemongrass Paste
  • 4Tablespoons Low Sodium Soy Sauce
  • 3Dashes Sea Salt
  • 10-15Grinds 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!!!

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