Saturday, February 17, 2007
Green Pea Soup Recipe
Ingredients: 3 cups fresh English peas (shelled) 4 cups vegetable or chicken stock 2 tablespoons butter 1/3 cup leek, sliced (use white, tender part) 5 fresh mint leaves, sliced 1/2 teaspoon sugar Salt Preparation: 1. Melt the butter in a large pot and saute the leeks over medium high heat until they soften, about 5 minutes. Add the pea stock, increase the heat to high and bring to a boil. 2. Add the peas and the mint, and when the soup returns to a boil, reduce the heat to medium. Simmer for 8 to 10 minutes or until the peas are tender enough to puree (fork mashable). 3. Puree the soup in small batches in a blender until very smooth. 4. Add the sugar and taste to see if the soup needs salt. 5. Serve with a sprinkling of fresh mint leaves. |
