East African Pea Soup Recipe

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East African Pea Soup
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Directions:

  1. Sauté the onions gently in oil in a covered pot, stirring frequently, for 5 to 10 minutes, until the onions are just translucent.
  2. Add garlic and saute for 1 minute.
  3. Mix in the ginger, salt and all the spices and sauté for 2 minutes, stirring often.
  4. Add the tomatoes and sweet potato.
  5. Stir well.
  6. Add 1 1/2 cups water and stir.
  7. Bring the soup to a boil.
  8. Reduce the heat and simmer, covered for 5 minutes.
  9. Add half of the peas and simmer, covered, for another 10 minutes, or until the peas and sweet potato are tender.
  10. Remove the soup from the heat and stir in the remaining 2 cups of water.
  11. Purée the soup in a blender or food processor in batches until smooth.
  12. Return soup to the pot, add the remaining peas and gently reheat.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 147.43 Kcal (617 kJ)
Calories from fat 21.38 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.38g 4%
Sodium 422.66mg 18%
Potassium 479.83mg 10%
Total Carbs 25.7g 9%
Sugars 9.09g 36%
Dietary Fiber 6.53g 26%
Protein 5.56g 11%
Vitamin C 38.5mg 64%
Vitamin A 0.4mg 15%
Iron 1.6mg 9%
Calcium 67.3mg 7%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 43.76 Kcal (183 kJ)
Calories from fat 6.35 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.71g 4%
Sodium 125.46mg 18%
Potassium 142.43mg 10%
Total Carbs 7.63g 9%
Sugars 2.7g 36%
Dietary Fiber 1.94g 26%
Protein 1.65g 11%
Vitamin C 11.4mg 64%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 15%
Iron 0.5mg 9%
Calcium 20mg 7%

* 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

  • 2.3
    Points
  • 3
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

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