FRESH GREEN PEA SOUP

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All that I'm saying is give peas a chance! This is a refreshing and light soup from Christine Cushing -- the buttermilk adds a little tang to balance out the sweet peas. While fresh is best, you can also use frozen peas.

Provided by CountryLady

Categories     Potato

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 cups fresh green peas, shelled
1/4 cup chopped pancetta or 1/4 cup side bacon, pan fried or grilled until lightly crisped
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 cup yukon gold potato, peeled and diced (about 2 medium)
4 cups chicken stock
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
coarse salt
freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
1/2 cup buttermilk
4 green onions, chopped

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium and lightly cook chopped green onion and garlic.
  • Add potatoes and stock and bring to a boil, then reduce heat, partially cover and let simmer for 10 to 15 minutes until potatoes are tender.
  • Add peas and let simmer an additional 5 minutes.
  • Carefully puree soup in blender or with a hand blender until smooth.
  • Stir in buttermilk.
  • Reheat until steaming.
  • Season with cayenne, salt and pepper.
  • Serve and garnish with pancetta.

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