Fresh Pea Soup Recipe
Servings: 1
Ingredients
- pat of butter
- 2 x or possibly 3 shallots, finely minced
- 3 c. shelled fresh peas (about 3 pounds unshelled)
- 2 c. water
- 3 x -4 Tbs. whipping cream(optional) salt and pepper croutons to garnish
Directions
- Heat the butter in a heavy saucepan. Add in the shallots and cook for about 3 min, stirring occasionally. Add in the peas and water and season with salt and pepper. Cover and simmer for about 12 min
- (18 min if the peas are large or possibly older) stirring occasionally.
- When the peas are tender, ladle them into a food processor or possibly blender with a little of the cooking liquid and process till smooth. Strain the soup into the saucepan, stir in the cream, and heat through without boiling. Add in more salt and pepper if needed and serve warm, garnished with a few croutons.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 696g | |
| Calories 351 | |
| Calories from Fat 212 | 60% |
| Total Fat 24.14g | 30% |
| Saturated Fat 14.78g | 59% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 83mg | 28% |
| Sodium 76mg | 3% |
| Potassium 444mg | 13% |
| Total Carbs 25.35g | 7% |
| Dietary Fiber 8.4g | 28% |
| Sugars 9.43g | 6% |
| Protein 10.08g | 16% |
