Favorite Pea Soup for 1

Spring menus keep popping into my mind.  This was today's lunch, and the left over salad will be dinner.  The sharp, pungent, earthy, salty dressing accenting the sweet oranges is addicting.  As I mentioned, it's been part of my daily menu since we started getting really ripe sweet oranges!  Give it a try and I bet you'll be hooked like me.

1C peas, fresh or frozen
1/4 C celery
1 small zuchini
1/2 small shallot
1/2 T lemon juice
2 t brewers yeast or 1/2 t white miso
1 t mint
1/2 c warm water
salt & pepper to taste

Blend in Vitamix till creamy.

Add 1/2 avocado
blend till smooth and enjoy.


Especially good with:

Sicilian Orange Salad

Make a dressing:

3-6 key limes, juiced
1 T fresh Greek oregano
2 T minced shallots
3 T chopped Kalamata olives
5 T olive oil
Arrange peeled, sliced oranges on a platter
Drizzle with the dressing
Sprinkle with pine nuts
Garnish with sprigs of fresh Greek oregano and more whole olives

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