Lean Bison & Barley Soup Recipe with Green Peas Recipe
Ingredients
- 12 oz. bison top sirloin steak, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 4 1/2 tsp canola oil, divided
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1 1/2 large shallots, minced
- 3/4 cup diced celery
- 3/4 cup diced carrots
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 3/4 cup pearl barley
- 5 1/4 cups 99% fat-free beef broth
- 3/4 cup water
- 3/4 cup frozen green peas
- 1/4 cup plus 2 tbsp chopped flat-leaf parsley
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 2220g | |
| Calories 1473 | |
| Calories from Fat 388 | 26% |
| Total Fat 43.6g | 55% |
| Saturated Fat 11.0g | 44% |
| Trans Fat 0.08g | |
| Cholesterol 269mg | 90% |
| Sodium 5122mg | 213% |
| Potassium 3166mg | 90% |
| Total Carbs 144.65g | 39% |
| Dietary Fiber 33.3g | 111% |
| Sugars 11.89g | 8% |
| Protein 124.95g | 200% |
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