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Asparagus and Green Peas Soup (Island of Crete)

Koula Barydakis
4 from 3 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 256 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound asparagus, washed, white pithy stems removed
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 1/4 cups green peas, fresh or frozen
  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil 
  • 1 cup onions, grated or minced
  • 1/2 cup parsley, chopped
  • 1 cup Whole Fat Plain Yogurt
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions
 

  • Cook asparagus in steamer until tender.
  • In a separate pot, bring 2 cups water to a boil. Add peas, olive oil, onions and a pinch of salt and pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Add asparagus and parsley to pot and simmer for an additional 5 minutes. Place mixture in a blender and blend until smooth.
  • Place blended mixture back in pot with 1 1/4 cups water and cook for 10 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in yogurt, salt and pepper. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Calories: 256kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 6gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 31mgPotassium: 415mgFiber: 5gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 1450IUVitamin C: 35mgCalcium: 97mgIron: 3mg
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