Split pea soup – Augusta Health

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh chives, plus long cuts for garnish
• 3 tablespoons fat-free plain yogurt
• 1 tablespoon low-fat buttermilk
• 1/4 teaspoon sugar
• Pinch of salt
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 yellow onion, chopped
• 1 large carrot, peeled and chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 1/2 cups dried yellow or green split peas, picked over, rinsed and drained
• 3 cups water
• 3 cups low sodium vegetable stock or broth
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 cup chopped lean ham