Pea Soup

Pea Soup

Recipe by Pieter Dijkstra, Chef de Cuisine at A Spice of Life
Photo By Joe Lavine

Ingredients
  • 2 medium shallots, finely chopped
  • Pinch salt
  • 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
  • ¼ pound potato, peeled and diced
  • 1 pound fresh or frozen peas
  • 3 cups water or light vegetable broth
  • Salt and pepper for seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
  1. Cook shallots with a pinch of salt in oil until translucent.
  2. Add potato and cook until soft.
  3. Add peas and cook for 2 minutes.
  4. Puree mixture with water or broth in blender.
  5. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Combine sour cream and 1 tablespoon water.
  7. Drizzle loose cream over soup for garnish.

Number of servings (yield): 6

Read more: http://www.motherearthliving.com/cooking-methods/spring-picks-pea-soup.aspx