Pea Puree

1. 1

   Boil and shock Prepare an ice-water bath.

2. 2

   Bring 2 quarts of water to a boil, then add 1 tablespoon salt and the peas.

3. 3

   Boil until tender and bright green, about 5 minutes.

4. 4

   Reserve 1/2 cup liquid; immediately plunge peas into the ice bath.

5. 5

   Drain well.

6. 6

   Puree Transfer peas to a blender.

7. 7

   While blending, add oil in a slow, steady stream through the feed tube, and puree until very smooth, adding reserved liquid as necessary for desired consistency, about 2 minutes.

8. 8

   Season with salt.

9. 9

   Strain Pass puree through a fine sieve into a clean pot, pressing with a rubber spatula to extract as much puree as possible; discard solids.

10. 10

    Return to stove and heat over medium just to heat through, stirring constantly, before serving.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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