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Nutritional Info
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 155.8
  • Total Fat: 1.9 g
  • Cholesterol: 2.5 mg
  • Sodium: 824.6 mg
  • Total Carbs: 21.1 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 6.1 g
  • Protein: 14.0 g

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Fresh Pea Soup


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Introduction

If fresh late spring peas are available, substitute for the frozen peas. This chilled soup tastes of springtime, and makes a perfect first course before an elegant ham dinner. If fresh late spring peas are available, substitute for the frozen peas. This chilled soup tastes of springtime, and makes a perfect first course before an elegant ham dinner.

Ingredients

    1 pound fresh peas, shelled (or 10-ounce package frozen green peas)2 green onions, chopped1/8 teaspoon thymePinch of sugar2 cups chicken broth1 cup milkSalt and pepper, to tasteNutmeg, freshly grated to garnishShredded carrot, to garnish

Directions

Place peas, green onion, thyme, sugar and broth in medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer 10 minutes. Let mixture cool slightly. Puree, in batches, in food processor or blender. Stir in milk, season with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate 4 hours or overnight. Garnish servings with freshly grated nutmeg and shredded carrot.


Makes 4 servings (1 cup each.)


Recipe courtesy of National Pork Board

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  • hOMEMADE VEG. STOCK OR LOW SODIUM CHICK. STOCK WON'T HURT THIS AT ALL! I LOOK FORWARD TO THIS A COUPLE OF TIMES DURING THIS SPRING. - 6/12/09

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  • I substituted my no-salt homemade vegetable broth. Chicken broth is loaded with sodium. Also used soymilk to make it vegan. - 6/10/08

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  • where did all the sodium come from?
    - 6/10/08

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