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Giada De Laurentis' Pea and Basil Soup is for Soup.

Giada De Laurentis' Pea and Basil Soup takes 15 minutes to prepare.

Giada De Laurentis' Pea and Basil Soup takes 10 minutes to cook.

Giada De Laurentis' Pea and Basil Soup makes 6 servings.

The ingredients for Giada De Laurentis' Pea and Basil Soup are:

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
1 small onion, diced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 pounds (about 4 1/2 cups) frozen peas
3/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
2 cups chicken broth, divided
2 cups cream

Here is how you make Giada De Laurentis' Pea and Basil Soup:

Serving size approximately 1 cup (serves 4 to 6)Place medium soup pot over medium heat. Add the olive oil, butter, onions, garlic, salt and pepper. Cook until the onions are soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the peas and basil, and heat until the peas are thawed. Place the pea mixture in a blender. Add 1 cup of the chicken broth and pulse until pureed, adding more broth, if necessary, to puree. Return the pureed mixture to the pot. Stir in the remaining chicken broth and cream. Return the pan to medium heat and cook until hot, but not boiling. Serve immediately.Number of Servings: 6Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user SOON2BVP.

The nutritional information for Giada De Laurentis' Pea and Basil Soup is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 6
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 327.6

• Total Fat: 23.2 g
• Cholesterol: 58.7 mg
• Sodium: 1,078.5 mg
• Total Carbs: 19.7 g
• Dietary Fiber: 4.8 g
• Protein: 11.7 g

Giada De Laurentis' Pea and Basil Soup is Italian cuisine.