Spring Pea Soup with Lemon and Mint

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 1 small shallot, chopped
  • 3 1/2 cups blanched fresh peas or 1 package (16 oz.) frozen petite peas, defrosted and drained
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1/4 cup packed fresh mint leaves
  • 3 tablespoons half and half
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • Plain Greek yogurt

Directions

  1. In a small saucepan over medium-high, melt the butter. Add the onions and shallots. Cook until onions are clear, about 4 minutes.
  2. Spoon onion mixture into a blender jar. Add peas, broth, mint, half and half, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Blend on PUREE or HIGH for 2 minutes or desired consistency is reached.
  3. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
  4. Swirl in yogurt before serving.

Serves: 6-8

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