Vichyssoise with Peas and Spinach
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This recipe makes 8 servings
Nutritional Info |
|
|---|---|
| Per serving: about | - |
| cal | 171 |
| pro | 9 g |
| total fat | 5 g |
| sat. fat 24 | 1 g |
| fibre | 5 g |
| chol | 0 mg |
| sodium | 874 mg |
| %RDI: | - |
| calcium | 6 |
| iron | 17 |
| vit A | 15 |
| vit C | 32 |
| folate | 34 |
Celebrate spring with this vibrant, pretty green soup, which is all make-ahead except for the simple last-minute garnish.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 leeks, (white and light green parts only), thinly sliced
- 1/2 tsp each salt and pepper
- 6 cups chicken stock
- 3 cups cubed peeled potatoes
- 2 cups frozen peas
- 2 cups shredded spinach
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Garnish:
- 1-1/2 cups thawed peas
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp grated lemon rind
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/4 tsp each salt and pepper
Preparation
In large sauce pan, heat oil over medium heat; fry onion, garlic, leeks, salt and pepper, stirring occasionally until softened, about 8 minutes.
Add stock, potatoes and 2 cups (500 mL) water; bring to boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 10 minutes. Stir in peas and spinach; simmer for 5 minutes.
In blender or food processor, puree soup, in batches, until smooth. (Make-ahead: Let cool; refrigerate in airtight container for up to 24 hours. Reheat to continue.) Stir in lemon juice.
Garnish: In bowl, combine peas, green onion, lemon rind and juice, salt and pepper. Spoon onto soup.
Add stock, potatoes and 2 cups (500 mL) water; bring to boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 10 minutes. Stir in peas and spinach; simmer for 5 minutes.
In blender or food processor, puree soup, in batches, until smooth. (Make-ahead: Let cool; refrigerate in airtight container for up to 24 hours. Reheat to continue.) Stir in lemon juice.
Garnish: In bowl, combine peas, green onion, lemon rind and juice, salt and pepper. Spoon onto soup.
Source : Canadian Living Magazine: April 2005
- Keywords : Make-Ahead; Soup; Simmer; Spinach; Peas;
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