Green Pea Soup With Tarragon And Pea Sprouts

Directions

Place 1 cup peas in microwave-safe bowl; set aside.

Heat oil in heavy large saucepan over medium-high heat.

Add shallots and sauté until golden and almost tender, about 7 minutes.

Add remaining peas, 4 cups broth, and 2 tablespoons tarragon; bring to boil.

Reduce heat to medium and boil until flavors blend and peas are tender, about 7 minutes.

Cool slightly.

Working in batches, purée soup in blender until completely smooth.

Return soup to same saucepan.

Bring to simmer and thin with more broth by ¼ cupfuls, if desired.

Stir in remaining 1 tablespoon tarragon.

Season with pepper.

Cook reserved 1 cup peas in microwave until warm, about 1 minute.

Ladle soup into 6 bowls.

Drizzle lightly with yogurt.

Sprinkle whole peas over and garnish with pea sprouts.