Minted Pea Soup

Directions

1. 1
   Combine peas and 1/4 cup broth in a 2 1/2-quart souffle dish or casserole with a lid.
2. 2
   Cover tightly with microwave plastic wrap or with lid.
3. 3
   Cook at 100 percent power for 12 minutes in a 650- to 700-watt oven.
4. 4
   If using frozen peas, eliminate this step and puree peas with broth as below.
5. 5
   If using plastic, prick to release steam.
6. 6
   Remove from oven and uncover.
7. 7
   Pass peas through a food mill fitted with a medium-size disc.
8. 8
   Scrape mixture back into casserole.
9. 9
   Dissolve cornstarch in remaining broth and whisk into pea puree.
10. 10
    Add mint.
11. 11
    Cover and cook for 8 minutes.
12. 12
    If using plastic, prick to release steam.
13. 13
    Remove from oven.
14. 14
    Uncover and stir in remaining ingredients.
15. 15
    Serve hot or chilled.