29 Sep 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