Giada De Laurentis' Pea and Basil Soup
Nutritional Info
- Servings Per Recipe: 6
- 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
View full nutritional breakdown of Giada De Laurentis' Pea and Basil Soup calories by ingredient
Introduction
Pea and basil soup Pea and basil soupNumber of Servings: 6
Ingredients
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2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
1 small onion, diced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 pounds (about 4 1/2 cups) frozen peas
3/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
2 cups chicken broth, divided
2 cups cream
Directions
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.