Curried Pea Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter
1 large onion, chopped
5 teaspoons curry powder
4 cups vegetable broth
2 (10 ounce) packages frozen tiny peas or 3 lbs fresh peas, shelled (about 4 1/2 cups)
1 cup plain low-fat yogurt
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 cup chopped red onion

Preparation

Melt butter in heavy large saucepan over medium-high heat.
Add 1 onion and saute until tender, about 10 minutes.
Add curry and stir 30 seconds.
Add 4 cups broth and peas and bring to boil.
Reduce heat; simmer until peas are very tender, about 15 minutes.
Season with salt and pepper.
Puree in blender in batches.
Thin with more broth if desired.
Mix yogurt, cilantro and red onion in small bowl.
Cover; chill up to 2 hours.
Rewarm soup, stirring often.
Serve with dollop of yogurt mixture.