Minted Split and Fresh Pea Soup
Minted Split and Fresh Pea Soup recipe
Ingredients
¾ | cup |
split peas
|
* |
3 | cups |
water
|
|
10 | ounces |
green peas
frozen, thawed |
|
3 | tablespoons |
mint leaves
chopped, fresh |
|
½ | teaspoon |
salt
or to taste |
|
⅛ | teaspoon |
black pepper
or to taste |
* |
Directions
Place split peas and water in a saucepan over medium heat.
Simmer until tender, about 30 minutes.
Add peas and continue simmering until they are cooked, 6 to 7 minutes.
Cool slightly.
Place peas, water, salt, and pepper in a food processor.
Process until smooth. Serve hot or chill with some bacon pieces if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 71g (2.5 oz)Amount per Serving
Calories 235% of calories from fat
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0g
0%
Saturated Fat 0g
0%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 385mg
16%
Total Carbohydrate
1g
1%
Dietary Fiber 2g
8%
Sugars g
Protein
3g
Vitamin A 17%
•
Vitamin C 6%
Calcium 3%
•
Iron 8%
* based on a 2,000 calorie diet
How is this calculated?