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Spring Pea & Scallion Soup

:  May/June 1998, EatingWell for a Healthy Heart Cookbook (2008)

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You can use fresh or frozen peas, either of which delivers B vitamins, iron and fiber, in this soup, but if you do take the time to shell fresh peas, you will be rewarded with a special bright, springy flavor.


Spring Pea & Scallion Soup Recipe

Makes: 4 servings

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Nutrition Profile

Diabetes appropriate | Low calorie | Low carbohydrate | Low cholesterol | Low saturated fat | Heart healthy | Healthy weight | High fiber | Gluten free |

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Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped scallions, (about 3 bunches)
  • 4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • 3 cups shelled fresh peas (4 1/2 pounds unshelled), or frozen peas
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • Freshly ground pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons fresh chervil, or tarragon leaves for garnish (optional)

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Preparation

  1. Heat oil in a large heavy saucepan or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add scallions and cook, stirring, until softened, about 2 minutes. Add broth and bring to a boil. Add peas and reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer until the peas are tender, 5 to 10 minutes.
  2. In batches, transfer soup to a blender and puree. (Use caution when pureeing hot liquids.) Strain through a fine sieve into another saucepan, pressing on the solids. Reheat gently. Season with salt and pepper.
  3. Ladle soup into bowls. Garnish with chervil (or tarragon), if desired, and serve.

Nutrition

Per serving: 141 calories; 3 g fat ( 1 g sat , 2 g mono ); 5 mg cholesterol; 19 g carbohydrates; 0 g added sugars; 10 g protein; 6 g fiber; 340 mg sodium; 264 mg potassium.

Nutrition Bonus: Vitamin A (50% daily value), Vitamin C (45% dv), Folate (20% dv).

Carbohydrate Servings: 1

Exchanges: 1 starch, 1/2 fat


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Recipe Categories

Ethnic/Regional
Asian
Health & Diet Considerations
Diabetes appropriate
Low calorie
Low carbohydrate
Low cholesterol
Low saturated fat
Heart healthy
Healthy weight
High fiber
Gluten free
Ease of Preparation
Easy
Total Time
30 minutes or less
Servings
4
Preparation/ Technique
Saute
Meal/Course
Appetizers
Dinner

Season
Spring
Summer
Style/Theme
Quick (total 30 min. or less)
Type of Dish
Appetizer
Main dish, Other
Soups/stews
Publication
EatingWell for a Healthy Heart Cookbook (2008)
May/June 1998
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