ENGLISH PEA SOUP

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Provided by Michael Boodro

Categories     project, soups and stews, appetizer

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Salt to taste
1 pound fresh peas, shelled
Freshly ground pepper to taste
4 slices bacon
4 slices bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 to 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tangerines
4 teaspoons creme fraiche
4 sprigs fresh mint leaves, destemmed

Steps:

  • Boil 1 quart well-salted water in a large pot. Add peas; cook until tender, 5 to 10 minutes. (Go by taste rather than time.) Strain peas, saving blanching water, and place them in a bowl of ice water. Puree peas in batches with a little blanching water and pass through a fine sieve or food mill into a large saucepan. Blend, thin with a little hot water if necessary and season with salt and pepper.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Cook bacon slices on a sheet pan until crisp, about 10 minutes. Remove to paper towels. Keep oven on.
  • Place bread cubes on the same pan. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper and toss to pick up bacon drippings. Bake until crispy, about 10 minutes, stirring frequently. Set aside.
  • With a knife, peel and segment tangerines over a bowl to catch the juices. Set aside.
  • To serve: Reheat soup over medium heat. Lightly crumble bacon into 4 soup bowls. Add croutons, tangerine segments and a little juice. Add a dollop of creme fraiche and a mint sprig. Ladle in the soup and drizzle with remaining olive oil.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 372, UnsaturatedFat 12 grams, Carbohydrate 38 grams, Fat 19 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 14 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 538 milligrams, Sugar 14 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Landon krauss
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This soup is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I highly recommend it.


Hoos316
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This soup is perfect for a cold winter day. It's so warm and comforting.


Natalia Irene
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I made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.


Leo Mubanga
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover peas. It's also a very affordable meal.


Aqil Irsyad
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I'm not a big fan of pea soup, but this recipe is amazing! The soup is so creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Johnson Gabriel
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This soup is delicious! The flavors are perfect and it's so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.


Marizelli Lopez
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This soup was a bit bland for my taste. I think I would add more salt and pepper next time. But overall, it was a good soup and I would make it again.


parween wasany
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This soup is amazing! I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfect. The soup is so creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Malik Shah Nawaz
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I've made this soup several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious. I love that I can use frozen peas, which makes it a great option for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Ali “Ali” Khan
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This English pea soup is a keeper! I made it for my family last night and they loved it. The soup is creamy, flavorful, and packed with vegetables. I especially love the addition of fresh mint, which gives the soup a bright, refreshing flavor.