Lettuce and Pea Soup Recipe

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Lettuce and Pea Soup
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Ingredients:

  • 1 large head romaine (1 1/2 lb)
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1/2 tsp finely chopped garlic
  • 1 (10-oz) package frozen peas (2 1/4 cups)
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 3/4 tsp salt
  • 1/8 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream

Directions:

  1. Separate dark green outer leaves of romaine from pale green inner leaves and coarsely chop enough dark green leaves to measure 6 cups loosely packed. (Reserve heart for another use.)
  2. Cook onion in butter in a 3- to 4-quart heavy saucepan over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add lettuce and cook, stirring, until wilted, about 2 minutes. Add peas, broth, water, salt, and pepper and simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes.
  3. Purée soup in 2 batches in a blender with dill and cream (use caution when blending hot liquids).
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 178.44 Kcal (747 kJ)
Calories from fat 76.8 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.53g 13%
Cholesterol 25.54mg 9%
Sodium 752.73mg 31%
Potassium 633.37mg 13%
Total Carbs 18.53g 6%
Sugars 6.57g 26%
Dietary Fiber 7.75g 31%
Protein 6g 12%
Vitamin C 26.7mg 45%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 3.2mg 18%
Calcium 99.5mg 10%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 40.85 Kcal (171 kJ)
Calories from fat 17.58 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.95g 13%
Cholesterol 5.85mg 9%
Sodium 172.31mg 31%
Potassium 144.99mg 13%
Total Carbs 4.24g 6%
Sugars 1.5g 26%
Dietary Fiber 1.77g 31%
Protein 1.37g 12%
Vitamin C 6.1mg 45%
Iron 0.7mg 18%
Calcium 22.8mg 10%

* 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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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 3.5
    Points
  • 4
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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