Fresh Pea Soup Recipe

Name: Fresh Pea Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons butter; 1/3 cup flour; salt; pepper; white pepper, if desired; nutmeg, grated; 3 cups milk; splash half-and-half or cream; 2 cups mineral water (still); 1/2 cup very finely chopped onion; 3 cups frozen peas, thawed or 3 cups fresh young peas; chopped chives; torn of fresh mint; unsweetened whipped cream; caviar; fresh green peas, cooked

Servings: persons

4 tablespoons butter
1/3 cup flour
salt
pepper
white pepper, if desired
nutmeg, grated
3 cups milk
splash half-and-half or cream
2 cups mineral water (still)
1/2 cup very finely chopped onion
3 cups frozen peas, thawed or 3 cups fresh young peas
chopped chives
torn of fresh mint
unsweetened whipped cream
caviar
fresh green peas, cooked

1
Make a white sauce: melt the butter in a 4-6 cup saucepan. Add flour over moderately-low heat with all seasonings. Cook 1-2 minutes.
2
Whisk in milk and cream, turn up heat, whisk, brining to a boil. Coat the top with some non stick cooking spray. Cover with plastic wrap on its surface, or use a coffee filter instead.
3
Put water, onion and peas into a soup pot, or 8-cup saucepan. Heat, with salt, bring to the boil. Cook, simmer gently, for 18-30 minutes, or until peas are well cooked. Taste. Transfer to a processor, food mill, the small holes of a meat grinder, or use an immersion blender, to puree.
4
Put back in pot, add Bechamel, and stir till smooth, correct for seasoning, add more nutmeg, if desired.
5
Serve hot, or cold with one or more of the optional garnishes.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 tablespoons butter, 1/3 cup flour, salt, pepper, and more.

Yes, Fresh Pea Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Fresh Pea Soup

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