Pea & Pesto Soup |
1 cup green or yellow split peas, rinsed
2 - 3 Tbsp prepared pesto 1 & 1/2 cups water 1 cup sliced zucchini 1 (14 1/2 oz) can chicken broth 1 cup chopped green onion Combine peas, broth and water in a large saucepan, bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer 15 minutes. Stir in pesto, zucchini and green onion, simmer 5 to 10 minutes. Garnish with shredded Parmesan cheese if desired. Serves 4 (about 1 quart) Nutritional Facts:(per serving) Calories; 237.5; Protein 14.7g; Carbohydrates 33.1g; Dietary Fiber 13.7g; Fat 6.1 g; Cholesterol 4.5mg; Saturated Fat 1.5g; Sodium 522.2mg; Percent of Calories fron Fat 22 |