Split Pea Soup with Cheese Crostini Recipe

Name: Split Pea Soup with Cheese Crostini
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup Kraft Zesty Italian Dressing; 2 onions, chopped Safeway 1 lb For $1.49 thru 02/09; 2 carrots, peeled, chopped King Sooper's 1 lb For $0.99 thru 02/09; 2 stalks celery, chopped; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 2 cups green split peas, rinsed; 2 cartons (900 mL each) 25%-less-sodium chicken broth; 6 cups water; 1 tsp. dried thyme leaves; 2 bay leaves; 1 ham steak (160 g), chopped; 12 diagonally cut French bread slices (1/2 inch thick); 1 cup Cracker Barrel Shredded Old Cheddar Cheese

Servings: persons

1/4 cup Kraft Zesty Italian Dressing
2 onions, chopped Safeway 1 lb For $1.49 thru 02/09
2 carrots, peeled, chopped King Sooper's 1 lb For $0.99 thru 02/09
2 stalks celery, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups green split peas, rinsed
2 cartons (900 mL each) 25%-less-sodium chicken broth
6 cups water
1 tsp. dried thyme leaves
2 bay leaves
1 ham steak (160 g), chopped
12 diagonally cut French bread slices (1/2 inch thick)
1 cup Cracker Barrel Shredded Old Cheddar Cheese

1
Heat dressing in Dutch oven or small stockpot on medium heat.
2
Add onions, carrots and celery; cook and stir 5 min.
3
or until tender.
4
Add garlic; cook and stir 1 min.
5
Add all remaining ingredients except ham, bread and cheese; mix well.
6
Bring to boil; cover.
7
Simmer on medium-low heat 2 to 2-1/2 hours or until peas break apart and soup is thickened, stirring in ham for the last 30 min.
8
Meanwhile, heat oven to 400F.
9
Place bread in single layer on baking sheet.
10
Bake 4 min.
11
on each side or until golden brown on both sides.
12
Heat broiler just before serving soup.
13
Return toast slices to baking sheet; top with cheese.
14
Broil, 6 inches from heat, 1 min.
15
or until cheese is melted.
16
Serve with soup.

415

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup Kraft Zesty Italian Dressing, 2 onions, chopped Safeway 1 lb For $1.49 thru 02/09, 2 carrots, peeled, chopped King Sooper's 1 lb For $0.99 thru 02/09, 2 stalks celery, chopped, and more.

Yes, Split Pea Soup with Cheese Crostini falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Split Pea Soup with Cheese Crostini

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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