Chilled English Pea Soup with Extra-Virgin Olive Oil Recipe

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Chilled English Pea Soup with Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
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Directions:

  1. FOR PEAS: Bring the water to a boil in a large saucepan.
  2. Salt the water, then add the peas and bring the water back to a boil.
  3. Cook over moderate heat until very tender, about 20 minutes.
  4. Drain the peas, reserving the cooking liquid.
  5. Set aside 1/4 cup of peas.
  6. FOR SOUP: In a food processor, combine the remaining peas with 1/4 cup of the olive oil and 1/4 cup of the reserved cooking liquid and puree until smooth.
  7. Work the puree through a fine sieve into a large bowl.
  8. Discard the contents of the sieve.
  9. Stir in about 4 cups of the cooking liquid and season with salt and pepper; add more cooking liquid if necessary to make a nice, creamy soup.
  10. Refrigerate the soup until cold, at least 2 hours.
  11. FOR CROUTONS: In a large skillet, melt the butter in the vegetable oil.
  12. Add the diced bread and brown the cubes on all sides over moderately high heat, 3 to 5 minutes.
  13. Drain the croutons on paper towels.
  14. TO SERVE: Ladle the cold soup into bowls and garnish each with a few of the croutons and reserved peas.
  15. Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with pepper and serve.
  16. MAKE AHEAD: The soup can be prepared through Step 2 and refrigerated for up to 1 day.
  17. The croutons can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 469.16 Kcal (1964 kJ)
Calories from fat 226.09 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 25.12g 39%
Cholesterol 15.27mg 5%
Sodium 305.26mg 13%
Potassium 430.77mg 9%
Total Carbs 46.33g 15%
Sugars 11.66g 47%
Dietary Fiber 12.57g 50%
Protein 13.83g 28%
Vitamin C 58mg 97%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 4.4mg 24%
Calcium 513.5mg 51%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 49.95 Kcal (209 kJ)
Calories from fat 24.07 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.67g 39%
Cholesterol 1.63mg 5%
Sodium 32.5mg 13%
Potassium 45.87mg 9%
Total Carbs 4.93g 15%
Sugars 1.24g 47%
Dietary Fiber 1.34g 50%
Protein 1.47g 28%
Vitamin C 6.2mg 97%
Iron 0.5mg 24%
Calcium 54.7mg 51%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 10.7
    Points
  • 12
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • very low sodium,
  • cholesterol free

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