CREAMY PEA SOUP

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Categories     Soup/Stew     Vegetable     Appetizer     Sauté     Vegetarian

Yield 4-8 servings 6.5 cups

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 tablespoons unsalted butter
8 medium shallots (about 5 ounces) minced (about 1 cup) or 1 medium leek, white and light green parts finely chopped.
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 1/2 cups canned low-sodium chicken broth
1 1/2 pounds frozen peas (about 4 1/2 cups), partially thawed at room temperature for 10 minutes (see note above)
12 small leaves Boston lettuce (about 3 ounces)
1/2 cup heavy cream
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • 1. Heat butter in large saucepan over low heat until foaming; add shallots or leeks and cook, covered, until softened, 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add flour and cook, stirring constantly, until thoroughly combined, about 30 seconds. Stirring constantly, gradually add chicken broth. Increase heat to high and bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium-low and simmer 3 to5 minutes. 2. Meanwhile, in the work bowl of a food processor fitted with a steel blade, process partially thawed peas until coarsely chopped, about 20 seconds. Add peas and lettuce to simmering broth. Increase heat to medium-high, cover and return to simmer; simmer 3 minutes. Uncover, reduce heat to medium-low, and continue to simmer 2 minutes longer. 3. Working in 2 batches, puree the soup in a blender until smooth. Strain the mixture into a large bowl. Rinse out and wipe the saucepan; return pureed mixture to saucepan and stir in cream. Heat mixture over low heat until it is hot, about 3 minutes. Season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Serve immediately. Croutons make a nice topping for this soup.

Hasir Prithibi
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This soup is delicious! I love the creamy texture and the flavor of the peas.


jahangir ullah
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I'm not a big fan of peas, but this soup was surprisingly good. The cream and Parmesan cheese really mellowed out the flavor of the peas.


Stanley A Wilson
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times, and it's always a hit.


RAJ RAMDAM
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This soup is so creamy and flavorful. I love the addition of fresh mint.


Md Tarakjia Satti
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I'm a vegetarian, so I omitted the ham from the recipe. The soup was still delicious!


WolfieNotHere
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.


M Yameen
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I made this soup for a party, and it was a big success. Everyone loved it!


Raidan Aljaifi
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover ham. I added a cup of chopped ham to the soup, and it was a hit.


Jordyn Amari
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Easy to make and delicious! I used frozen peas, and it still turned out great.


Juliana Conradie
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I'm not usually a fan of pea soup, but this recipe changed my mind. The addition of cream and Parmesan cheese made it rich and flavorful. I also liked the pop of color from the fresh peas.


Jack Sexon
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This creamy pea soup was an absolute delight! The flavors were well-balanced, and the texture was creamy and smooth. I followed the recipe exactly, and it turned out perfectly. My family loved it, and we will definitely be making it again.