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.

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Steps

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In a large pot or dutch oven heat oil over medium-high heat.

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Add scallions , celery , and onions , stir until vegetables are wilted , approximately 5 minutes.

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Add broth and bring mixture to a boil.

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Reduce heat and add peas , simmer for 10 minutes.

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Remove from heat and carefully transfer to bowl of food processor or blender , do this in batches if necessary.

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Add mint , season to taste with salt and black pepper and puree until smooth.

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Chill for 1 hour and serve with yogurt in center and garnished with mint leaves and a peapod if desired.

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Ingredients

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olive oil, scallions, celery rib, onion, reduced-sodium chicken broth, fresh peas, fresh mint leaves, peapods, mint leaf, nonfat yogurt