Lacto/Vegan(Veggie Life)Minted Split Pea Soup with Caramelized Shallots

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Minted Split Pea Soup With Caramelized Shallots

 

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Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : Soups and Stews

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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1 large onion, chopped

2 ribs celery, finely chopped

3 tablespoons olive oil or butter

8 cups vegetable stock

3 cups split peas, sorted and rinsed

2 to 3 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed

1 bay leaf

1 tablespoon liquid Smoke flavoring

6 shallots, thinly sliced

3 tablespoons chopped fresh mint

salt and pepper, to taste

 

In a large soup pot, saute onion and celery in 2 tablespoons oil or butter until

softened, about 3 minutes. Stir in stock, peas, potatoes, bay leaf, and liquid

smoke. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 45 minutes.

 

In a medium skillet over low heat, saute shallots in remaining oil or butter

until golden brown (caramelized), about 10 minutes. Set aside.

 

When soup is done, remove bay leaf. Puree soup, if desired. Stir in mint,

salt, and pepper. Top servings with caramelized shallots.

 

Description:

" Lacto/Vegan "

Source:

" Veggie Life, Spring, 2001, pg 45 "

 

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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 218 Calories; 5g Fat (21.1% calories from

fat); 8g Protein; 35g Carbohydrate; 4g Dietary Fiber; 3mg Cholesterol; 2177mg

Sodium. Exchanges: 2 1/2 Grain(Starch); 0 Vegetable; 1 1/2 Fat; 0 Other

Carbohydrates.

 

 

Nutr. Assoc. : 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0