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A Green Peas Soup, without Meat Recipe

A Green Peas Soup, without Meat Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

10 cups fresh or frozen peas or petits pois (small, young green peas), divided
6 cups water, divided
1 1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
1/2 tsp ground mace
2 cloves
2 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp dried marjoram
4 tbsp unsalted butter
3 to 4 green onions, trimmed and sliced crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces
1/4 lb fresh baby spinach, coarsely chopped
2 tsp minced fresh mint
3 tbsp all-purpose flour
diced toast for garnish (optional)
shredded fresh calendula blossoms for garnish (optional)

Directions:

1. Put 8 cups of the peas and 4 cups of the water in a large saucepan or Dutch oven. Add the salt, pepper, mace, cloves, thyme, and marjoram, cover, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat, and simmer for about 45 minutes, until the peas are very tender.
2. Drain the peas, reserving the cooking liquid in the sauceupan. Puree the peas in a food processor or with a food mill. If using a food mill, discard the skins. Press the puree through a sieve into the reserved liquid, stirring to combine thoroughly. Cover and set aside to keep warm.
3. Combine the remaining 2 cups of peas with the remaining 2 cups of water in a medium saucepan. Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes, until the peas are just tender.
4. While the second batch of peas is cooking, melt the butter in a sauté pan. Add the green onions, and sauté for about 2 minutes. Add the spinach and mint and stir together, cooking until the spinach has just wilted. Blend in the flour, and cook for about 1 minute.
5. Drain the peas, reserving the cooking liquid, and stir the peas into the warm soup along with the spinach mixture. Heat until it begins to simmer, adding the reserved pea-cooking liquid—a little at a time—if the soup is too thick. Season with additional salt and pepper, if necessary.
6. Pour the soup into a tureen, and garnish with diced toast and shredded calendula blossoms, if desired.
From Dining with the Washingtons: Historic Recipes, Entertaining, and Hospitality from Mount Vernon, edited by Stephen A. McLeod. All text © 2011 by the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association. Distributed by The University of North Carolina Press.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	789.88 Kcal (3307 kJ)
Calories from fat	210.21 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	23.36g	36%
Cholesterol	61.06mg	20%
Sodium	2535.43mg	106%
Potassium	1436.36mg	31%
Total Carbs	107.78g	36%
Sugars	34.43g	138%
Dietary Fiber	36.49g	146%
Protein	37.02g	74%
Vitamin C	141mg	235%
Vitamin A	0.5mg	18%
Iron	46.6mg	259%
Calcium	330.7mg	33%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	52.41 Kcal (219 kJ)
Calories from fat	13.95 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	1.55g	36%
Cholesterol	4.05mg	20%
Sodium	168.21mg	106%
Potassium	95.3mg	31%
Total Carbs	7.15g	36%
Sugars	2.28g	138%
Dietary Fiber	2.42g	146%
Protein	2.46g	74%
Vitamin C	9.4mg	235%
Iron	3.1mg	259%
Calcium	21.9mg	33%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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