Fresh Green Pea Soup

I love to grow organic peas, this kitchen garden soup was created to use them.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 4  cups green peas, fresh or frozen
• 1  medium potato
• 1⁄2 medium onion
• 1  cup snow peas (edible pods)
• 1 (15 ounce) can chicken broth (or equal substitute)
• 1 -2  teaspoon butter
•  salt and pepper

Directions

1. Scrub potato, leaving skin on.
2. Slice to make 1/2" cubes.
3. Peel and dice onion.
4. Saute potato and onion until onion is lightly browned in medium saucepan.
5. Add peas and chicken broth.
6. Simmer until peas are just tender.
7. Remove from heat, cool.
8. Blend in small batches until mostly smooth.
9. When ready to serve, add snow peas to soup and reheat until peas are crisp-tender.
10. Good served with a dollop of plain yogurt and minced chives.