Pesto Pea Soup⏱ 30 min total

Pesto Pea Soup

Per 1 serving · 418 g · 9 ingredients

Calories
126
6%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    8.2g
    25% of calories
  • Carbs
    22g
    69% of calories
  • Fat
    0.8g
    6% of calories
Portion
  • ✓ Low fat
  • ✓ Low saturated fat

At a glance

One serving of Pesto Pea Soup (418 g) has 126 calories, with 8.2 g of protein, 22 g of carbohydrates and 0.8 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (69% of calories). It is high in dietary fiber (25% DV), Vitamin A (31% DV) and Vitamin C (30% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, which provides 28% of the daily value.

Per 100 g
30cal
very low energy density
Protein per 100 cal
6.5g
Net carbs
15g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
6.9g
8.8 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

  • Dietary fiber25%
  • Vitamin A31%
  • Vitamin C30%
  • Vitamin K45%
  • Thiamine31%
  • Folate (B9)21%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

  • Riboflavin (B2)16%
  • Niacin17%
  • Vitamin B616%
  • Pantothenic acid18%
  • Magnesium10%
  • Phosphorus18%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

  • Sodium28%

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

Directions

Prep 10 minCook 20 min
  1. 1

    In a medium saucepan, simmer the onion, carrot, and celery in broth and water with salt and pepper, covered, until tender, about 6 minutes.

  2. 2

    Add the peas and simmer, uncovered, until bright green and tender, about 3 minutes. Stir in the chopped basil.

  3. 3

    Puree the soup in a blender until smooth, working in batches if needed. Use caution when blending hot liquids.

  4. 4

    Adjust seasoning to taste and serve.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (418 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Vitamin A275 μg
31%
Vitamin C27 mg
30%
Vitamin D0 μg
0%
Vitamin E0.3 mg
2%
Vitamin K53 μg
45%
Thiamine0.4 mg
31%
Riboflavin (B2)0.2 mg
16%
Niacin3 mg
17%
Vitamin B60.2 mg
16%
Folate (B9)83 μg
21%
Vitamin B120 μg
2%
Pantothenic acid1 mg
18%
Choline41 mg
7%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium52 mg
5%
Iron2 mg
29%
Potassium335 mg
7%
Magnesium42 mg
10%
Phosphorus129 mg
18%
Zinc1 mg
12%
Copper0.2 mg
19%
Manganese1 mg
25%
Selenium3 μg
6%
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Alanine0.3 g—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)0 g—
Alpha carotene557 μg—
Arginine1 g—
Aspartic acid1 g—
Beta carotene3,017 μg—
Caffeine0 mg—
Cystine0 g—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0 g—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0 g—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0 g—
Fluoride1 μg—
Fructose1 g—
Galactose0 g—
Glucose1 g—
Glutamic acid1 g—
Glycine0.3 g—
Histidine0.1 g—
Hydroxyproline0 g—
Isoleucine0.3 g—
Lactose0 g—
Leucine0.4 g—
Lycopene0.2 μg—
Lysine0.4 g—
Maltose0.1 g—
Methionine0.1 g—
Monounsaturated fats0.1 g—
Phenylalanine0.3 g—
Polyunsaturated fats0.3 g—
Proline0.2 g—
Retinol0 μg—
Serine0.3 g—
Starch6 g—
Sucrose7 g—
Theobromine0 mg—
Threonine0.3 g—
Total omega 30 g—
Total omega 60 g—
Tryptophan0 g—
Tyrosine0.1 g—
Valine0.3 g—
Vitamin D20 μg—
Vitamin D30 μg—

Burning 126 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

  • 24min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 15min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 10min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 18min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Pesto Pea Soup?

One serving of Pesto Pea Soup (1 serving) has 126 calories, which works out to 30 calories per 100 g. That is about 6.3% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Pesto Pea Soup high in protein?

Not especially. It has 8.2 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 25% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Is Pesto Pea Soup keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 15 g of net carbs and 69% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Pesto Pea Soup?

648 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).

How much sugar is in Pesto Pea Soup?

8.8 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

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