Green Peas and Sweet Onion Potage Soup

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   If using fresh peas, pour boiling water over them in a colander or sieve.

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   If using frozen, blanch them briefly and drain.

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   This gets rid of most of the green-pea smell.

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   Drop the butter in a frying pan, and saute the green peas for about 30 seconds over medium heat.

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   Add the sliced sweet onion and sugar, and saute until the onion is translucent and wilted.

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   Be careful not to let it burn.

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   The sugar makes the peas tender.

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   Add the soup to the frying pan.

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   When it starts to bubble turn off the heat and transfer the contents to a pot.

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    Cover with a lid, and simmer over low heat for 15 minutes.

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    After 15 minutes, add the milk and stir.

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    Puree in a blender until smooth and creamy.

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    Pass the pureed mixture through a sieve or strainer, put back in the pot and warm it through while stirring constantly from the bottom of the pot with a rubber spatula until it's piping hot.

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    Transfer to serving plates or bowls, and drizzle some cream on top.

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    Enjoy.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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