Spring Pea Soup Recipe

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Spring Pea Soup
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Directions:

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over moderate heat. Add the garlic and let it sizzle for about 1 minute - then add the sliced white and pale green parts of the leek and celery.
  2. Stir often while cooking until the vegetables soften - about 8 minutes - without letting them take on any color.
  3. Pour the diluted stock into the saucepan and bring to a simmer.
  4. Add the cream to the vegetable mixture and bring to a simmer again.
  5. Add the peas and return to a simmer (If using frozen peas, do not thaw ahead of time - just add them frozen in this step).
  6. Adjust the heat to maintain a gentle simmer and cook until the peas are just tender - about 8 minutes.
  7. Add the parsley and thyme and simmer for 1 minute longer, then remove from the heat.
  8. Transfer in batches to a blender along with the ascorbic acid (*See Note in Description) and puree (NOTE: A food processor doesn't make the soup smooth enough - you must use a blender).
  9. Add more of the stock-water mixture as needed to thin the soup to a pleasing consistency.
  10. Pour the soup into a bowl set in another bowl filled with an ice bath and stir until cooled (cool it down as quickly as possible). You may heat this up again when you are ready to serve to just above body temperature, if you prefer warm soup to cold or room temperature. Serve the soup with optional garnishes as desired. Enjoy!
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 421.89 Kcal (1766 kJ)
Calories from fat 108.24 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12.03g 19%
Cholesterol 16.4mg 5%
Sodium 167.15mg 7%
Potassium 188.47mg 4%
Total Carbs 55.4g 18%
Sugars 23.37g 93%
Dietary Fiber 17.79g 71%
Protein 20.57g 41%
Vitamin C 149mg 248%
Vitamin A 3.4mg 113%
Iron 4mg 22%
Calcium 108.4mg 11%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 73.51 Kcal (308 kJ)
Calories from fat 18.86 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.1g 19%
Cholesterol 2.86mg 5%
Sodium 29.13mg 7%
Potassium 32.84mg 4%
Total Carbs 9.65g 18%
Sugars 4.07g 93%
Dietary Fiber 3.1g 71%
Protein 3.58g 41%
Vitamin C 26mg 248%
Vitamin A 0.6mg 113%
Iron 0.7mg 22%
Calcium 18.9mg 11%

* 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

  • 8.6
    Points
  • 10
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

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