Chilled Sweet Pea and Watercress Soup
Serves 4|
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Ingredients
- 2 16-ounce bags frozen peas, thawed
- 1 small bunch watercress, leaves only
- 1/2 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 1 1/4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- kosher salt and black pepper
Directions
- Place the peas, watercress, parsley, broth, sour cream, 1 ¼ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper in a blender. Puree until smooth.
- Cover and refrigerate until cool, 10 to 15 minutes. Divide among individual bowls.
Nutritional Information
- Per Serving
- Calories 209Calories From Fat 34%
- Fat 8g
- Sat Fat 3g
- Cholesterol 19mg
- Sodium 922mg
- Carbohydrate 20g
- Fiber 14g
- Sugar 13g
- Protein 16g
What does this mean? See
Nutrition 101
.
Quick Tip
For an extra bit of protein, stir in 1 cup frozen shelled edamame that has been thawed. Serve with a baguette and a soft cheese
like Saint André, Explorateur, or Chaource.
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