Frozen Pea Soup
Ingredients
- 2 tsp vegetable oil
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1 1/2 tsp minced garlic Use double the amount if using purchased minced garlic.
- 4 cups frozen green peas
- 3 cups chicken or vegetable stock
- 1 cup peeled diced potatoes
- pinch salt
- to taste freshly ground black pepper
- 2 Tbsp low-fat sour cream For garnish
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint or parsley For garnish
Instructions
- Spray a non-stick saucepan with cooking oil, add the vegetable oil and place over medium heat. Sauté the onion and garlic for 5 minutes or until the onion is soft and lightly browned.
- Stir in the peas, stock, potatoes, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Cover and cook for 15 minutes.
- Transfer the soup to a blender or food processor and purée until smooth, working in batches if necessary.
- Ladle into individual bowls and garnish with a dolop of sour cream and a sprinkle of mint.
