Lettuce and Pea Soup Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 large head romaine (1 1/2 lb)
1 medium onion, chopped
2 tbsp unsalted butter
1/2 tsp finely chopped garlic
1 (10-oz) package frozen peas (2 1/4 cups)
1 cup chicken broth
1 1/2 cups water
3/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp black pepper
1 tbsp chopped fresh dill
1/4 cup heavy cream

Directions:

Separate dark green outer leaves of romaine from pale green inner leaves and coarsely chop enough dark green leaves to measure 6 cups loosely packed. (Reserve heart for another use.)
Cook onion in butter in a 3- to 4-quart heavy saucepan over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add lettuce and cook, stirring, until wilted, about 2 minutes. Add peas, broth, water, salt, and pepper and simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes.
Purée soup in 2 batches in a blender with dill and cream (use caution when blending hot liquids).

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	178.44 Kcal (747 kJ)
Calories from fat	76.8 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	8.53g	13%
Cholesterol	25.54mg	9%
Sodium	752.73mg	31%
Potassium	633.37mg	13%
Total Carbs	18.53g	6%
Sugars	6.57g	26%
Dietary Fiber	7.75g	31%
Protein	6g	12%
Vitamin C	26.7mg	45%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	2%
Iron	3.2mg	18%
Calcium	99.5mg	10%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	40.85 Kcal (171 kJ)
Calories from fat	17.58 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	1.95g	13%
Cholesterol	5.85mg	9%
Sodium	172.31mg	31%
Potassium	144.99mg	13%
Total Carbs	4.24g	6%
Sugars	1.5g	26%
Dietary Fiber	1.77g	31%
Protein	1.37g	12%
Vitamin C	6.1mg	45%
Iron	0.7mg	18%
Calcium	22.8mg	10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

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bitter
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