Lunch: Slow-Cooked Split Pea Soup Recipe

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Lemon, Basil

Health and fertility benefits of Slow-Cooked Split Pea Soup Recipe

Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.

Ingredients

1 meaty ham bone or 2 pounds smoked ham hocks
1 package (16 ounces) dried green split peas
1 pound potatoes, peeled and cubed (about 3 cups)
1 large onion, chopped
2 medium carrots, chopped
1 tablespoon dried celery flakes
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
1/8 teaspoon dried marjoram
1 bay leaf
6 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth

Instructions

In a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker, combine all ingredients. Cook, covered, on low 7-9 hours or until peas are tender.
Remove ham bone from soup. When cool enough to handle, remove meat from bone; discard bone. Cut meat into cubes and return to soup or save meat for another use. Remove bay leaf. Freeze option: Freeze cooled soup in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little broth if necessary.

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