GREEN PEA VICHYSSOISE

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This is one of those creamy soups made without any cream that I love so much. This time it is a pea soup, beautifully green and delicious, but relatively fat-free. The potato adds the creaminess to the mixture.

Provided by Lorraine of AZ

Categories     Vegetable

Time 20m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 medium onion, chopped
1 teaspoon olive oil
3 cups chicken broth
3/4 teaspoon dried tarragon (optional)
1/2 teaspoon salt
black pepper
1 large russet potato, peeled and chopped
1 (16 ounce) package frozen peas
plain nonfat yogurt (to garnish)

Steps:

  • In a large saucepot, saute the onion in the olive oil 5 minutes. Add the broth, seasonings, and potato. Bring to a boil and coook until potato is tender, about 10 minutes. Add the peas and cook 5 minutes longer.
  • Puree the soup. You may use an immersion or regular blender to do this or a food mill. If using the immersion blender I prefer to strain the soup to take out the pea coverings using a fine sieve. The food mill does this for you.
  • To serve: Soup may be served hot or cold. Top each serving with a swirrl of plain non-fat yogurt.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 139.1, Fat 1.8, SaturatedFat 0.4, Sodium 653.2, Carbohydrate 23.2, Fiber 5.1, Sugar 5.4, Protein 7.8

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