Simple, and Healthy Split Pea Soup

This was actually an idea by Joy Dalton for a very simple lunch (could also be paired with a salad as a nice dinner!)

Pea Soup usually while still healthy can be a little heavy due to use of things like heavy whipping cream and butter. For this version we take out the butter and heavy whipping cream and replace it with Greek Yogurt to make it a bit lighter, and healthier for you.

You will need:

• 2 cups frozen or fresh peas
• 1/2 cup fresh diced onion
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons basil
• 1/4 teaspoon ground or grated ginger
• 1 garlic clove diced
• 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
• 1 cup fresh kale greens
• 1/2 tablespoon fresh parsley leaves
• 1/2 tablespoon fresh cilantro leaves

Caramelize garlic and onion in a saucepan on low heat. Add 2 cups peas and cover with water, add basil, salt, and ground ginger and cook until peas are tender. Pour contents of pan in blender and add 1 cup Kale and puree until smooth. Pour contents back into pan on low heat while whisking in 1/4 cup of Greek yogurt. Heat until rewarmed throughout and pour contents into 2 soup cups or bowls. Finally remove roughly half of a table spoon parsley and half a tablespoon cilantro from their stems and chop finely. Sprinkle on for additional flavor and garnish.