Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  3             ounces  uncooked yellow split peas
  1           teaspoon  margarine
     1/2           cup  chopped carrots
     1/4           cup  chopped onion and celery
  2             ounces  chopped boiled ham
  2               cups  water
  1 1/2        packets  instant chicken broth and seasoning mix
  1              small  bay leaf -- studded with one
                        -- whole clove
  1               dash  -- ground cinnamon and
                        -- white pepper

Preparation:

Sort and rinse peas; set aside. In 2-quart saucepan heat margarine until bubbly and hot; add carrot, onion, celery, and ham and cook, stirring constantly, until onion is translucent. Stir in split peas and remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and let simmer until peas and vegetables are soft, about 45 minutes. Let soup cool slightly; remove and discard bay leaf and clove. Transfer soup to work bowl of food processor and process utnil pureed; return to saucepan and cook until heated.

Nutritional Information:

31 Calories (kcal); 2g Total Fat; (54% calories from fat); trace Protein; 3g Carbohydrate; 0mg Cholesterol; 41mg Sodium