BABY PEAS WITH BACON AND CRISPY LEEKS

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Categories     Side

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 large leeks, white & tender green parts only, sliced crosswise 1/4'' thick
vegetable oil for frying
salt & ground pepper
6 slices thick bacon
4 thyme sprigs
1 c. low sodium chicken broth
3/4 c. heavy cream
3 - 10 oz. Bags frozen baby peas, thawed
1 tsp. Cornstarch mixed with 1 tbs. Water

Steps:

  • 1 - wash leeks well and pat dry. Heat ½" oil in large saucepan until shimmering. Add all but ½ c. leeks and cook over moderate heat, stirring, until golden brown. Remove with slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Season with salt & pepper. (Discard oil) 2 - cook bacon until crispy. Drain on paper towels and crumble. 3 - add remaining ½ c. leeks and thyme to bacon fat and cook until leeks are softened (8 minutes). Add ½ c. broth and cook until reduced by half (7 minutes) add heavy cream and reduce by half. Stir in peas, crumbled bacon and remaining ½ c. broth and bring to boil. Discard thyme. Add salt & pepper and cornstarch mixture. Cook until slightly thickened, 3-4 minutes. Serve, topped with crispy leeks.

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