Fresh Pea Soup with Mint Recipe

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Fresh Pea Soup with Mint
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  1. Heat olive oil in large kettle over medium heat. Add onions, salt, and pepper, and cook 5 minutes until onions have softened. Sir in the garlic and cook 1 minute until its aroma is released. Add the potatoes and saute 5 minutes until they begin to color. Add the chicken stock, lower the heat, and simmer gently 25 minutes until potatoes are soft. Add the peas and cook 3 minutes until tender but still bright green. Puree the mixture either through a food mill, with an immersion blender, or in a food processor, until smooth. Place in a clean pot, stir in the cream, and rewarm gently. Stir in the fresh mint and serve.
  2. In Portugal, this soup is often made with fresh fava beans. Use them if you can find them. Mint (horteln) grows abundantly in Portugal and is widely used in savory dishes, frequently in combination with coriander (coentro).
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1466.84 Kcal (6141 kJ)
Calories from fat 653.79 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 72.64g 112%
Cholesterol 62.57mg 21%
Sodium 5788.97mg 241%
Potassium 2700.66mg 57%
Total Carbs 141.57g 47%
Sugars 46.75g 187%
Dietary Fiber 31.93g 128%
Protein 64.39g 129%
Vitamin C 102mg 170%
Vitamin A 2.2mg 74%
Iron 275.7mg 1532%
Calcium 393.7mg 39%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 71.97 Kcal (301 kJ)
Calories from fat 32.08 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.56g 112%
Cholesterol 3.07mg 21%
Sodium 284.04mg 241%
Potassium 132.51mg 57%
Total Carbs 6.95g 47%
Sugars 2.29g 187%
Dietary Fiber 1.57g 128%
Protein 3.16g 129%
Vitamin C 5mg 170%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 74%
Iron 13.5mg 1532%
Calcium 19.3mg 39%

* 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

  • 34.6
    Points
  • 37
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Total Fat

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