Minted Green Pea and Buttermilk Soup
Servings
8people
Servings
8people
Ingredients
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil or butter
  • 1cup finely chopped sweet onion, such as Vidalia
  • 1½pounds frozen or fresh (shelled) green peas
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh mint
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 4 cups fat-free, reduced-sodium vegetable broth
  • 2 cups low-fat buttermilk
  • Fresh mint sprigs, for garnish
Instructions
  1. Heat oil or butter in a large pot or Dutch oven. Sauté onion on low heat until softened. Add peas, mint, parsley, and broth, stirring well. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, partially covered, for 20 minutes.
  2. Working in batches, purée in a blender until smooth. Again working in batches, press soup through a fine sieve, discarding pea fibers. Add buttermilk to strained soup, plus salt and pepper to taste. Chill. Serve with a sprig of mint.
Recipe Notes
Nutrition Facts
Minted Green Pea and Buttermilk Soup
Amount Per Serving
Calories 120
% Daily Value*
Cholesterol 2mg 1%
Sodium 281mg 12%
Total Carbohydrates 19g 6%
Dietary Fiber 4g 16%
Protein 7g 14%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

 

PER SERVING: 120 cal, 15% fat cal, 2g fat, 1g sat fat, 2mg chol, 7g protein, 19g carb, 4g fiber, 281mg sodium

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