Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 6 cups frozen baby peas
  • 4 cups chicken consomme
  • 1 cup low-fat yogurt
  • 14 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
  • 500 g cooked medium prawns, peeled,shelled
  • lemon wedge, to serve

Method

  • Heat oil in a large saucepan on medium heat.
  • Add the onion and cook until softened; add the garlic and cumin and cook a further 30 seconds.
  • Add the peas and consomme and bring to the boi.
  • Reduce the heat, cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Cool the soup and then puree (blender, food processor or immersion blender) until smooth.
  • Mix the yoghurt and mint together in a small bowl and season to taste.
  • Ladle the warm, room temperature or chilled soup (your choice) into abowls and top with a dollop of minted yoghurt and a few prawns.
  • Serve with a wedge of lemon on the side.