Spicy Potato and Pea Soup

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Spicy Potato and Pea Soup

 

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

2 large potatoes, peeled and diced

1 large onion, chopped

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 teaspoon garam masala

1 teaspoon ground coriander

1 teaspoon ground cumin

3 1/2 cups vegetable broth

1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper

1 cup fresh or frozen peas

4 tablespoons plain, nonfat yogurt

salt and pepper to taste

 

Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add potatoes, onion and

garlic. Saute for 5 minutes, stirring constantly.

Sprinkle the garam masala, coriander and cumin over the potato mixture then

gently toss to coat and cook an additional minute.

Add the vegetable broth and crushed red pepper. Bring to a boil then reduce

heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes.

Add the peas and yogurt then season with salt and pepper. Cover and simmer for 5

minutes then serve.

Makes 4 servings.