1,001 Low-Fat: Chilled Pea Soup

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Chilled Pea Soup

 

Recipe By : 1,001 Low-Fat Vegetarian Recipes by Sue Spitler, page 74

Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : Soups And Stews Vegetables

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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1/2 cup chopped onion

1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram leaves

1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves

2 cups Basic Vegetable Stock

40 ounces frozen peas

2 cups sliced romaine lettuce

Salt and white pepper -- to taste

1/2 cup fat-free sour cream

OR fat-free half-and-half

paprika -- as garnish

 

4 main-dish servings (about 1/2 cups each)

 

A refreshing soup for hot sultry days: serve with a ripe tomato salad and

crusty bread or rolls.

 

1. Sauté onion, marjoram, and thyme in large saucepan until onion is

tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in stock, peas, and lettuce; heat to

boiling. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, until peas are tender, 5 to 8

minutes.

 

2. Process soup in food processor or blender until smooth; season to taste

with salt and pepper. Cool; refrigerate until chilled, 3 to 4 hours.

 

3. Stir sour cream or half-and-half into soup; pour into bowls and

sprinkle with paprika.

 

Per Serving: Calories: 257, % Calories from fat: 4, Fat (gm): 1.1,

Saturated fat (gm): 0.2, Cholesterol (mg): 0, Sodium (mg): 274, Protein

(gm): 17.4, Carbohydrate (gm): 46.6, Exchanges: Milk: 0.0, Vegetable: 0.0,

Fruit: 0.0, Bread: 3.0, Meat: 0.5, Fat: 0.0.

 

 

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