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Ingredients
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 large shallot, finely minced
- 2 cups chicken stock
- 2 cups shelled peas (thawed, if frozen)
- ¼ cup full fat Greek yogurt
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh tarragon or mint, roughly chopped (optional garnish)
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 656g | |
| Calories 521 | |
| Calories from Fat 259 | 50% |
| Total Fat 30.28g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat 9.83g | 39% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 31mg | 10% |
| Sodium 835mg | 35% |
| Potassium 1072mg | 31% |
| Total Carbs 50.15g | 13% |
| Dietary Fiber 7.5g | 25% |
| Sugars 6.26g | 4% |
| Protein 15.26g | 24% |
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