PEA SOUP WITH CRèME FRAîCHE

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Categories     Soup/Stew     Blender     Potato     Low Fat     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Lunch     Pea     Spring     Healthy     Sour Cream     Simmer     Gourmet     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 6 servings (about 8 cups)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 medium shallots, chopped
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 (4-ounce) boiling potato, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 teaspoon salt
3 1/2 cups water
1 pound frozen baby peas (3 1/2 cups), thawed
1 tablespoon crème fraîche or sour cream, either one mixed with 1 teaspoon water

Steps:

  • Cook shallots in oil in a 3-quart heavy saucepan over moderate heat, stirring, until softened, about 2 minutes. Add potato and salt and cook, stirring, 2 minutes. Add water and simmer, covered, until potato is tender, about 15 minutes. Add peas and simmer, uncovered, 2 minutes.
  • Purée in batches in a blender (use caution when blending hot liquids), then force through a very fine sieve into a saucepan. Reheat soup and season with salt and pepper.
  • Drizzle servings with crème fraîche.

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