White Bean Soup with Red Pepper Coulis; the Saga, Part II Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 tsp thyme
- Red Pepper Coulis
- 1 red pepper no need to peel
- 1 shallot, chopped
- 1/2 tsp thyme
- 1 tbs olive oil
- 1/3 cup chicken stock
- 1 tbs tomato paste
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 444g | |
| Calories 189 | |
| Calories from Fat 126 | 67% |
| Total Fat 14.3g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat 2.05g | 8% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 633mg | 26% |
| Potassium 637mg | 18% |
| Total Carbs 11.2g | 3% |
| Dietary Fiber 4.5g | 15% |
| Sugars 6.12g | 4% |
| Protein 4.96g | 8% |
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