Paul and I went out to Sugarbeet for a Friday night date. We sat outside and watched the trains go by. (Sugarbeet is in an industrial area of town.) I had oysters on the half shell, a scallop ceviche, a pea soup with dill, and a raspberry lemonade cocktail (lemon juice, raspberry liquor, and a raspberry vodka) Fabulous!

Here's a recipe from Epicurious and Bon Appetit that comes close to the soup I had. Each portion is 4 Weight Watchers POINTS and seems very easy to make.

Split pea and green pea soup with fresh dill
Bon Appétit, December 2006

Makes 4 to 6 first-course servings.

Ingredients:

• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 large leek (white and pale green parts only), chopped (about 1 1/2 cups)
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 cup green split peas, rinsed
• 5 3/4 cups vegetable broth, divided
• 1 cup frozen petite green peas, thawed
• 5 tablespoons chopped fresh dill, divided

Directions:

1. Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium-high heat. Add leek and bay leaf. Sauté until leek wilts, about 3 minutes.
2. Add split peas and stir to coat.
3. Add 5 1/4 cups broth; bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low.
4. Cover and simmer until split peas are just tender, about 35 minutes.
5. Remove from heat. Transfer 1 cup soup solids, bay leaf, and remaining 1/2 cup broth to blender.
6. Add petite peas and 4 tablespoons dill. Puree until smooth.
7. Return puree to soup. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Ladle into bowls. Sprinkle with remaining 1 tablespoon dill.

Nutritional analysis per serving:

190 calories,
7.4 g fat
7.5 g dietary fiber
7.5 g protein

Weight Watchers POINTS per serving = 4

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