Saturday 28 May 2011

Pea Soup

This one is simple, quick and delicious.

 
Serves 2

Ingredients

3 shallots chopped
1 garlic clove crushed
A small knob of butter
400g peas – frozen or canned
½ tsp sugar
Grated rind of ½ lemon
500ml stock
4tbsp cream
Salt and pepper
Croutons to garnish (optional)

Method

Cook the shallots and garlic gently in the butter for 5 minutes.  Add the peas, sugar, lemon, rind, stock and seasoning.  Boil, lower the heat and cover.  Simmer for 5minutes

Strain the peas and puree’ them with some of the stock in a food processor or blender until smooth.  Return the puree and remaining stock to pan.  Stir in the cream, gently reheat, without boiling and taste for seasoning.  Serve in warmed bowls.  Garnish with croutons.


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