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Basil and Sweet Pea Soup

This sweet pea soup was a personal favorite of mine growing up. It's simple, savory with a little sweet, and delicious.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 353 kcal
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup butter not margarine
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 3 cups milk
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 14 ounce can sweet peas drained

Instructions

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  1. In a saucepan or soup pot over medium-low heat, melt the butter then stir in the flour.
  2. Gradually whisk in the 3 cups of milk.
  3. Bring heat to medium and continue to stir until the mix begins to bubble, boil, and thicken.
  4. 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

Calories 353kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 35g (12%) Protein 13g (26%) Fat 18g (28%) Saturated Fat 11g (55%) Cholesterol 50mg (17%) Sodium 667mg (28%) Potassium 499mg (14%) 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

% 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.