Curried New Potato & Pea Soup

I have made this myself from Cuisine at Home Magazine and enjoyed it. Garam masala is an Indian spice mixture found in specialty stores.

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 2  tablespoons butter
• 1 1⁄2 cups  yellow new potatoes, diced
• 1⁄2 cup onion, diced
• 2  garlic cloves, minced
• 1  tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 1  tablespoon curry powder
• 1  teaspoon garam masala
• 1⁄8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 2  cups chicken broth
• 1  cup  whole milk
• 2  teaspoons sugar
• 1  cup peas, frozen
•  salt

Directions

1. Sweat potatoes, onion, and garlic in butter in a large saucepan over medium heat; cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.
2. Stir in flour and spices; saute for 30 seconds, stirring constantly.
3. Add broth, milk, and sugar; bring to boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until potatoes are tender; stir occasionally.
4. Stir in peas and cook, uncovered for 5 minutes.
5. Garnish with plain yogurt and/or chopped fresh cilantro, if you wish.