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About the Recipe: This healthy soup is a perfect party starter for an elegant dinner party. Prepare it ahead of time; serve it at room temperature, chilled, or warm. It looks so elegant, garnished with simple shaved cheese, bits of spicy topping, chives, and a few fresh peas. So “Go Green” for summer.
Cook’s Note: To make the soup vegetarian, use vegetable broth and do not add ham to the spicy topping.
To Thicken Pea Soup: Place in food processor or blender; process until mixture is smooth; add avocado; process until soup is smooth and thickens.
Optional Spicy Onion/Ham Topping: Melt 1/2 Tablespoon coconut oil in small skillet; add diced onion, ham, and taco seasoning; Cook over medium heat until onions are golden brown; set aside.
To Serve: Serve at room temperature; garnish the top of soup bowl with a small amount of spicy onion/ham topping, shaved Parmesan cheese a few cut chive stems, and fresh peas.
Yield: About 6 cups Serves 4
pdf for Copy of Recipe – Fresh Garden”Peas in a Pod” Soup
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