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Curried Pea Soup

4.3

(21)

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Serves 4

Ingredients

2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter
1 large onion, chopped
5 teaspoons curry powder
4 cups (or more) chicken broth
2 10-ounce packages frozen petite green peas or 3 pound fresh peas, shelled (about 4 1/2 cups)
1 cup plain low-fat yogurt
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 cup chopped red onion

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Melt butter in heavy large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add 1 onion and sauté until tender, about 10 minutes. Add curry and stir 30 seconds. Add 4 cups broth and peas and bring to boil. Reduce heat; simmer until peas are very tender, about 15 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Puree in blender in batches. Thin with more broth if desired. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover; chill.)

    Step 2

    Mix yogurt, cilantro and red onion in small bowl. Cover; chill up to 2 hours.

    Step 3

    Rewarm soup, stirring often. Serve with dollop of yogurt mixture.

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