Cream of Pea Soup

95 minutes Prep: 30 minutes Cook: 65 minutes

204 calories per serving view nutrition facts

8 servings suggest servings

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Ingredients

1	pound	split peas
2	quarts	water	boiling
1	each	carrot	large
1	each	onion	large
1	teaspoon	sugar
12	ounces	green peas
1	cup	heavy whipping cream
1	tablespoon	butter
1	x	salt	to taste

Directions

Optional: presoak the peas an hour or more to reduce cooking time. There is no need to drain the soaking liquid because split peas are easy to digest.

Simmer peas (30 minutes if presoaked, 45-60 if not) until tender.

If using fresh carrot and onion, sauté the carrot and onion in additional butter before adding to the peas.

Add fresh carrot, fresh or dried onion, and fresh peas 20-25 minutes before completion.

Add frozen carrot, onion, and peas 10 minutes before completion.

Add sugar.

Puree mixture in blender in small batches to avoid overflowing.

Use the heavy cream to assist the process.

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Soups

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 125g

Amount per Serving

Calories 204 56% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13.0g	20%
Saturated Fat 8.0g	39%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 45mg	15%
Sodium 77mg	3%
Total Carbohydrate 17.0g	6%
Dietary Fiber 6.0g	24%
Sugars 4.0g
Protein 6.0g	13%