Broccoli Pea Potage (soup)
Broccoli Pea Potage (soup) with thyme is filled with veggies, and the addition of lentils bumps up the protein as well as the fiber content of the soup for a delicious and nutritious meal!
Servings 4 servings
Calories 154kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ¼ cup chopped green onions
- 1 shallot finely chopped
- 1 lb broccoli cut into florets
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 3 cups vegetable broth homemade preferred
- ¾ cup frozen green peas thawed
- ¾ cup cooked green or brown lentils
- 1-2 cups fresh spinach cleaned, stems removed, and torn into smaller pieces
Instructions
- Heat oil in large saucepan over medium-high heat until hot. Add green onion and shallots and cook 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently. Add broccoli, thyme, salt and pepper, and sauté 5 minutes. Add broth and bring to a boil. Add peas and lentils. Cook an additional 5-10 minutes, or until vegetables are tender. Cool slightly. Add spinach to soup pot.
- Working in batches, puree soup in blender or food processor until smooth and creamy. Return soup to pot, and heat over low until soup is hot.
- Taste for salt and pepper, adding more as desired. Serve hot.
Nutrition
Calories: 154kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 898mg | Potassium: 656mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 2143IU | Vitamin C: 119mg | Calcium: 90mg | Iron: 3mg
