Fresh Pea Soup

Ingredients

• 1 dash pepperNutrition
• 1 dash saltNutrition
• 1 tsp canola oilNutrition
• 3 cups chicken broth, low sodiumNutrition
• 2 cloves garlicNutrition
• 8 oz sweet onionNutrition
• 3 cups petite green peas, frozenNutrition
• 1 cup spinachNutrition

Directions

1. 1In a hot saucepan, coat with oil and brown onions and then garlic, about 5 minutes.
2. 2Season with salt and pepper.
3. 3Add chicken stock and bring to a boil.
4. 4Add the peas and cook until soft, about 5 to 8 minutes, check often. Do not overcook or they will darken.
5. 5During the last minute, add the spinach.
6. 6Immediately blend using a hand blender and when pureed, check for seasoning.
7. 7Soup will be a bit thick which is fine but for better texture strain or use a food mill. This last step is optional.
8. 8You can add a drizzle of basil oil to make this extra fancy. Serve with seared scallops for quick summer meal.

Nutrition per serving

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