Basil and Sweet Pea Soup
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Basil and Sweet Pea Soup
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This sweet pea soup was a personal favorite of mine growing up. It's simple, savory with a little sweet, and delicious.
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Ingredients
- 1/4 cup butter not margarine
- 1/4 cup flour
- 3 cups milk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil, finely chopped, fresh
- 14 ounce can sweet peas drained
Instructions
- In a saucepan or soup pot over medium-low heat, melt the butter then stir in the flour.
- Gradually whisk in the 3 cups of milk.
- Bring heat to medium and continue to stir until the mix begins to bubble, boil, and thicken.
- Add salt, pepper, basil, and sweet peas (drained) and cook another minute or two.
Notes
- On top of each soup, garnish with a sprinkle of fresh basil leaves.
- Enjoy your soup! This recipe is about as easy as it gets-- no blender or batches here! Truly a one pot soup.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
353kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
35g
(12%)
Protein
13g
(26%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Cholesterol
50mg
(17%)
Sodium
667mg
(28%)
Potassium
499mg
(11%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
15g
(30%)
Vitamin A
1460IU
(29%)
Vitamin C
39.7mg
(44%)
Calcium
235mg
(24%)
Iron
2.2mg
(12%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 353 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 353kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 35g | 12% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Cholesterol | 50mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 667mg | 28% |
| Potassium | 499mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 15g | 30% |
| Vitamin A | 1460IU | 29% |
| Vitamin C | 39.7mg | 44% |
| Calcium | 235mg | 24% |
| Iron | 2.2mg | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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8 reviews
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