Leprechaun Soup

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 35 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 5
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 (10 ounce) package frozen green peas, thawed
• 1 medium head boston lettuce, chopped
• 4 green onions, chopped (green and parts)
• 5 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
• 1 (15 ounce) can corn kernels, drained
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• fresh coarse ground black pepper
• 5 tablespoons sour cream

Recipe

• 1 in large stockpot over medium-high heat, melt butter. add peas, lettuce and green onions. saute vegetables until onions are translucent, stirring frequently.
• 2 add broth and bring to the boil. reduce heat and simmer uncovered about 8 minutes, or until peas are tender.
• 3 puree mixture in blender in 1-cup batches. return to pan. add corn and continue cooking for 2-3 minutes, until thoroughly heated.
• 4 season with salt and pepper.
• 5 serve with a 1 tablespoon dollop of sour cream.