Pea and Mint Soup With Lemon Cream Recipe

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Pea and Mint Soup With Lemon Cream
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  1. Melt the butter in a 3- to 4-quart saucepan over medium heat. Add the shallots and garlic and cook, stirring frequently, until both are soft, 6 to 8 minutes. They shouldn't brown. If they're cooking too fast, reduce the heat to medium low.
  2. Add the peas, broth, half of the mint, and water. Season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to medium low, and simmer vigorously until the peas are very tender, 8 to 10 minutes.
  3. Puree the soup in a blender until smooth, working in batches and making sure to vent the blender by removing the pop-up center or lifting one edge of the top (drape a towel over the top to keep the soup from leaking). Season with salt and pepper to taste. If the peas aren't very sweet, stir in a pinch of sugar.
  4. Pour the heavy cream into a medium bowl and whip it to soft peaks with a whisk. Fold in the lemon zest and season to tase with salt and pepper.
  5. Ladle the soup into serving bowls and top with a spoonful of the lemon cream. Scatter the remaining mint over the soup and serve. If you choose to serve it cold, chill it in the fridge but take it out 15 minutes before you serve. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 226.51 Kcal (948 kJ)
Calories from fat 82.61 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.18g 14%
Cholesterol 24.7mg 8%
Sodium 440.72mg 18%
Potassium 538.67mg 11%
Total Carbs 27.72g 9%
Sugars 8.7g 35%
Dietary Fiber 8.18g 33%
Protein 7.2g 14%
Vitamin C 50.1mg 83%
Vitamin A 1mg 34%
Iron 120.3mg 668%
Calcium 97.6mg 10%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 72.88 Kcal (305 kJ)
Calories from fat 26.58 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.95g 14%
Cholesterol 7.95mg 8%
Sodium 141.81mg 18%
Potassium 173.33mg 11%
Total Carbs 8.92g 9%
Sugars 2.8g 35%
Dietary Fiber 2.63g 33%
Protein 2.32g 14%
Vitamin C 16.1mg 83%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 34%
Iron 38.7mg 668%
Calcium 31.4mg 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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Weightwatchers Points

  • 4.5
    Points
  • 5
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol,
  • good source of fiber

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