Springtime Green Pea Soup

By dashy_65

Ingredients

• 1-1/4 Pound Fresh English Peas
• 1 Teaspoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 2 Cups Leek, chopped
• 1 Cup Onion, chopped
• 1-1/2 Cup Baking Potato, peeled and cubed
• 1/2 Cup Parsnip, chopped
• 1/2 Teaspoon Dried Whole Thyme
• 1/2 Cup Water
• 1 Can Chicken Broth
• 3 Tablespoons Chablis
• 1/4 Teaspoon Salt
• 1/8 Teaspoon White Pepper
• 5 Tablespoons Plain Yogurt

Preparation

Step 1

1. Shell and wash peas, and set aside.

2. Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat.

3. Add leek and onion; saut minutes.

4. Add potato and next 4 ingredients; bring to a boil.

5. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes.

6. Add peas; cover and simmer an additional 20 minutes or until peas are tender.

7. Spoon mixture into container of an electric blender; cover and process until mixture is smooth.

8. Return purto pan; add wine, salt, and pepper.

9. Cook over low heat until thoroughly heated.

144 cal, 1.6g fat, 27.5g carb, 3.7g fiber, 144mg sodium