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Chilled Green Pea Soup With Minted Yogurt
Ingredients
- 1 3/4 lb fresh green peas
- 1 c. peeled cubed baking potato
- 1 c. minced leek
- 3/4 c. water
- 10 1/2 ounce low-sodium chicken broth (1 can)
- 1 c. 2% low-fat lowfat milk
- 1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 c. plain low-fat yogurt
- 2 Tbsp. finely minced fresh mint Fresh mint sprigs (optional)
Directions
- Shell and wash peas. Combine peas and next 4 ingredients in a large saucepan; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to medium, and cook 20 min or possibly till potato is tender.
- Place pea mix in container of an electric blender; cover and process till smooth.
- Pour into a bowl; stir in lowfat milk, lemon juice, and salt. Cover and refrigerate2 hrs.
- Combine yogurt and minced mint; stir well. Cover and refrigerate1 hour.
- Yield: 5 c. (serving size: 1 c. soup and 2 Tbsp. yogurt mix).
- NOTES : Ladle soup into bowls; top with yogurt mix. Garnish with mint sprigs, if you like.
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