Springtime Pea Soup Recipe

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Springtime Pea Soup
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Ingredients:

  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 small leek, chopped (1 to 1 1/2 cups)
  • 1/3 tsp powdered ginger (optional)
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1 (10 oz) package frozen peas
  • 2 1/2 cups milk

Directions:

  1. Melt the butter in a soup pot on medium heat.
  2. Add the leek, curry powder, ginger (if using), salt, and pepper. Saute for about 5 minutes, stirring with a wooden spoon.
  3. Add the peas, carrot, celery, and just enough water to cover them (about 2 cups), and stir.
  4. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, covered, until the vegetables are tender, about 15 to 20 minutes.
  5. In a blender or a large bowl, blend or mash 2 cups of the soup with the milk until thick and silky smooth.
  6. Return the blended soup to the soup pot, and stir to heat through.
  7. Ladle into bowls and serve.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 137.67 Kcal (576 kJ)
Calories from fat 52.48 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.83g 9%
Cholesterol 18.33mg 6%
Sodium 240.13mg 10%
Potassium 384.55mg 8%
Total Carbs 15.31g 5%
Sugars 10.15g 41%
Dietary Fiber 1.8g 7%
Protein 5.99g 12%
Vitamin C 6.3mg 11%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 7%
Iron 1mg 5%
Calcium 220.9mg 22%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 61.87 Kcal (259 kJ)
Calories from fat 23.59 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.62g 9%
Cholesterol 8.24mg 6%
Sodium 107.92mg 10%
Potassium 172.82mg 8%
Total Carbs 6.88g 5%
Sugars 4.56g 41%
Dietary Fiber 0.81g 7%
Protein 2.69g 12%
Vitamin C 2.8mg 11%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 7%
Iron 0.4mg 5%
Calcium 99.3mg 22%

* 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

  • 2.9
    Points
  • 4
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

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