Spicy Potato and Pea Soup

Spicy Potato and Pea Soup from the Public Health Cookbook -- original source of recipe, government resource licensed in the public domain
 * Cook Time: 40 minutes
 * Serves: 4

Ingredients

 * 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
 * 2 large potatoes, peeled and diced
 * 1 large onion, chopped
 * 2 garlic cloves, minced
 * 1 teaspoon garam masala
 * 1 teaspoon ground coriander
 * 1 teaspoon ground cumin
 * 3½ cups low-sodium vegetable broth
 * ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper
 * 1 cup fresh or frozen peas
 * 4 tablespoons plain, nonfat yogurt
 * salt and pepper, to taste (optional)

Directions

 * 1) Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add potatoes, onion and garlic. Sauté for 5 minutes, stirring constantly.
 * 2) Sprinkle the garam masala, coriander and cumin over the potato mixture then gently toss to coat and cook an additional minute.
 * 3) Add the vegetable broth and crushed red pepper. Bring to a boil then reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
 * 4) Add the peas and yogurt then season with salt and pepper. Cover and simmer for 5 minutes then serve.