Giada De Laurentis' Pea and Basil Soup
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- Number of Servings: 6
Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil1 tablespoon butter1 small onion, diced1 clove garlic, minced1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper1 1/2 pounds (about 4 1/2 cups) frozen peas3/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves2 cups chicken broth, divided2 cups cream
Serving size approximately 1 cup (serves 4 to 6)
Place medium soup pot over medium heat. Add the olive oil, butter, onions, garlic, salt and pepper. Cook until the onions are soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the peas and basil, and heat until the peas are thawed.
Place the pea mixture in a blender. Add 1 cup of the chicken broth and pulse until pureed, adding more broth, if necessary, to puree. Return the pureed mixture to the pot. Stir in the remaining chicken broth and cream. Return the pan to medium heat and cook until hot, but not boiling.
Serve immediately.
Number of Servings: 6
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user SOON2BVP.
Place medium soup pot over medium heat. Add the olive oil, butter, onions, garlic, salt and pepper. Cook until the onions are soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the peas and basil, and heat until the peas are thawed.
Place the pea mixture in a blender. Add 1 cup of the chicken broth and pulse until pureed, adding more broth, if necessary, to puree. Return the pureed mixture to the pot. Stir in the remaining chicken broth and cream. Return the pan to medium heat and cook until hot, but not boiling.
Serve immediately.
Number of Servings: 6
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user SOON2BVP.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 327.6
- Total Fat: 23.2 g
- Cholesterol: 58.7 mg
- Sodium: 1,078.5 mg
- Total Carbs: 19.7 g
- Dietary Fiber: 4.8 g
- Protein: 11.7 g
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