Tuesday, January 8, 2008

Green Pea Soup

A simple and tasty soup from my friend, Ev. Very healthy when made with yogurt instead of cream.


Green Pea Soup



Ingredients:
1 lb fresh or frozen peas
6 oz pearl onions
1/2 cup heavy cream (or plain yogurt)
Chervil or mint
1 lettuce heart
1 oz butter


Melt butter.

Add onions and lettuce which has been quartered. Saute 5 to 7 minutes stirring occasionally.

Add the peas, cover pot and cook over medium heat for 10 minutes,

Add 1 1/2 quarts of water and salt to taste.

Simmer until peas are tender.

Put soup through blender, adjust seasonings.

Add cream (yogurt) and chervil or mint at time of serving.

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