Split Pea Soup with Carrots and Ham Recipe
Ingredients
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 316g | |
| Calories 1281 | |
| Calories from Fat 593 | 46% |
| Total Fat 65.95g | 82% |
| Saturated Fat 18.5g | 74% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1137mg | 47% |
| Potassium 354mg | 10% |
| Total Carbs 154.2g | 41% |
| Dietary Fiber 6.2g | 21% |
| Sugars 2.49g | 2% |
| Protein 18.42g | 29% |
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