LIQUID PHASE - MINTED LEEK & PEA SOUP

  • Number of Servings: 1
Ingredients
MINTED LEEK AND PEA SOUPIngredientsMetric/US11/4 lb medium leeks, trimmed and finely chopped2 lettuce hearts, roughly chopped20 mint leaves, roughly chopped1 tbsp low-fat spread1 tsp olive oil41/4 cups vegetable stock1/2 lb frozen peassalt and black pepper1/2 lb fat-free soft cheesesprig of mint and leek twist to garnish (optional)
Directions
CALORIES: 142
PROTEIN: 12.9 g
CARBOHYDRATE: 12.5 g
FAT: 4.5 g

Directions

1.
Place the leeks, lettuce, mint, spread and olive oil in a large pan.
Cook gently until softened-about 10-15 minutes.

2.
Add the vegetable stock and bring to a gentle simmer for 5 minutes.
Add the peas.
salt and pepper to taste.
Cook for 5 minutes.

3.
Transfer to a blender
puree until smooth .
Return to the pan
heat gently until warm
BUT DO NOT ALLOW TO BOIL.

4.
Serve garnished with a sprig of mint and twist of leek as desired

Serving Size: "SERVES 4" "WLS Portion: 1/2""Vegetarian"

Number of Servings: 1

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user NATIVITY4ME.

Servings Per Recipe: 1
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 501.2
  • Total Fat: 13.6 g
  • Cholesterol: 8.0 mg
  • Sodium: 1,400.5 mg
  • Total Carbs: 72.5 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 22.7 g
  • Protein: 33.0 g

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