KITTENCAL'S FRESH PEA SOUP (VEGETARIAN)

Kittencal's Fresh Pea Soup (Vegetarian) image

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons olive oil (I prefer the butter) or 2 tablespoons butter (I prefer the butter)
1/3 cup yellow onion, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh minced garlic
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional or to taste)
2 cups vegetable broth
3 cups fresh shelled peas
1/2 teaspoon salt (I used seasoned salt)
fresh ground black pepper (to taste)
1 tablespoon whipping cream (optional or adjust to suit taste)
crouton (optional)

Steps:

In a saucepan heat the oil or butter over medium heat; add in the onion and cook stirring until softened (about 3 minutes).
Add in the garlic and crushed chili flakes; cook for 1-2 minutes.
Pour in the vegetable broth and the peas; bring to a boil.
Reduce the heat to low, then add in salt and pepper; simmer for about 18-20 minutes or until the peas are tender.
Using a blender or food processor puree the mixture in batches (can use a hand blender).
Pour back into the saucepan over a strainer.
OPTIONAL; if you are adding in the whipping cream add in at this point starting with 1 tablespoon and then reheat.
Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
Ladle into bowls then top with croutons.
Delicious!