Green soup may be a bit of a hard sell, but its got smooth texture and sweetness working for it, plus lots of toppings, which will make your kid feel a little more in control.
Ingredients
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1 tbsp
olive oil
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2
garlic cloves
, minced
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1
small
onion
, diced
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1
540-mL can
navy beans
, drained and rinsed
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4 cups
frozen
green peas
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1
900-mL carton
chicken broth
Instructions
- Heat a medium saucepan over medium-high. Add oil, then garlic and onion. Cook, stirring frequently, until onion is soft, 2 to 3 min. Add beans, peas and broth. Bring to a boil over medium-high and simmer 10 to 12 min. Remove from heat and transfer to a blender, working in 2 batches if necessary. Purée until smooth. Pour soup back into saucepan. Keep warm on stove until ready to serve.
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories
- 183,
- Protein
- 12 g,
- Carbohydrates
- 29 g,
- Fat
- 3 g,
- Fibre
- 8 g,
- Sodium
- 715 mg.
Tip
Garnish with defrosted whole peas, a swirl of sour cream, crumbled goat cheese or bacon bits.
Originally published in the Today’s Parent November 2016 issue. Photo by Roberto Caruso.
