FRESH PEA SOUP WITH MINT

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Eat light this summer with a wonderful low fat and low calorie chilled soup. Add whole wheat rolls and a cool drink for a perfect lunch on the patio. Adapted from a popular health and lifestyle websites newsletter.

Provided by lauralie41

Categories Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h22m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 scallions, green parts only, cut into 4-inch lengths
1 celery rib, trimmed and cut into 2-inch lengths
1/2 medium onion, finely chopped
3 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth or 3 cups reduced-sodium vegetable broth
4 cups fresh peas or 4 cups frozen peas, thawed
1/3 cup fresh mint leaves
4 peapods, for garnish
mint leaf, for garnish
1/2 cup greek nonfat yogurt, Fage Total non-fat

Steps:

In a large pot or dutch oven heat oil over medium-high heat. Add scallions, celery, and onions, stir until vegetables are wilted, approximately 5 minutes.
Add broth and bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat and add peas, simmer for 10 minutes.
Remove from heat and carefully transfer to bowl of food processor or blender, do this in batches if necessary. Add mint, season to taste with salt and black pepper and puree until smooth. Chill for 1 hour and serve with yogurt in center and garnished with mint leaves and a peapod if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 204.3, Fat 5.2, SaturatedFat 0.9, Cholesterol 0.6, Sodium 95.2, Carbohydrate 28, Fiber 8.1, Sugar 11.8, Protein 13.6

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