Scandinavian Yellow Pea Soup Recipe

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Scandinavian Yellow Pea Soup
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Wash and drain peas.
  2. Cover with cold water and soak overnight or according to package directions.
  3. Drain and place in large kettle with 3 quarts water.
  4. Slowly bring to a boil.
  5. Cook, covered, over medium heat for 1 hour.
  6. Skim off pea skins as they float to the top.
  7. Add bacon or salt pork.
  8. Cover soup and simmer over lowest possible heat for about 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
  9. The peas should be of pureed consistency.
  10. Add celeriac or celery, leeks, carrots, potatoes, onions, thyme and Canadian bacon to soup during last 45 minutes of cooking time.
  11. Stir soup occasionally and check for desired consistency; if necessary, add a little hot water.
  12. When ready to serve, remove bacon or salt pork and Canadian bacon to heated platter and slice.
  13. Serve soup and sliced meats separately.
  14. The meats may also be served cold, if desired.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 660.44 Kcal (2765 kJ)
Calories from fat 470.72 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 52.3g 80%
Cholesterol 85.03mg 28%
Sodium 2790.79mg 116%
Potassium 650.24mg 14%
Total Carbs 24.02g 8%
Sugars 4.29g 17%
Dietary Fiber 3.53g 14%
Protein 22.42g 45%
Vitamin C 9.3mg 15%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 8%
Iron 2.4mg 13%
Calcium 58.3mg 6%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 238.04 Kcal (997 kJ)
Calories from fat 169.66 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 18.85g 80%
Cholesterol 30.65mg 28%
Sodium 1005.87mg 116%
Potassium 234.36mg 14%
Total Carbs 8.66g 8%
Sugars 1.55g 17%
Dietary Fiber 1.27g 14%
Protein 8.08g 45%
Vitamin C 3.3mg 15%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 8%
Iron 0.9mg 13%
Calcium 21mg 6%

* 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

  • 16.9
    Points
  • 18
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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