Minted Pea Soup

1. 1

   Combine peas and 1/4 cup broth in a 2 1/2-quart souffle dish or casserole with a lid.

2. 2

   Cover tightly with microwave plastic wrap or with lid.

3. 3

   Cook at 100 percent power for 12 minutes in a 650- to 700-watt oven.

4. 4

   If using frozen peas, eliminate this step and puree peas with broth as below.

5. 5

   If using plastic, prick to release steam.

6. 6

   Remove from oven and uncover.

7. 7

   Pass peas through a food mill fitted with a medium-size disc.

8. 8

   Scrape mixture back into casserole.

9. 9

   Dissolve cornstarch in remaining broth and whisk into pea puree.

10. 10

    Add mint.

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    Cover and cook for 8 minutes.

12. 12

    If using plastic, prick to release steam.

13. 13

    Remove from oven.

14. 14

    Uncover and stir in remaining ingredients.

15. 15

    Serve hot or chilled.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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