TARRAGON PEA SOUP

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This recipe is simple to make using frozen peas and stock made from a bouillon cube, ingredients that you are likely to have at hand.

Provided by elisabeth the only

Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 teaspoons butter
1 onion, finely chopped
2 leeks, finely chopped
1 1/2 tablespoons white rice
4 1/2 cups frozen peas
4 cups water
1 vegetable bouillon cube
1 1/2 teaspoons tarragon
salt and pepper
crouton (to garnish)

Steps:

  • Melt the butter in a large pan overmedium low heat. Add the onion, leeks, and rice. Cover and cook stirring accasionally for about 10 minutes until the vegetables are softened.
  • Add he peas, water, bouillin cube, and arragon and bring just to a boil. Season a little pepper. Cover an simmer gently occasionally stirring for about 35 minutes until the vegetables are very tender.
  • Let the soup cool slihtly, then transfer to a blender or food processor and process to a smooth puree in batches if necessary. (If using a food processor strain of the coooking liquid and preserve. Puree the soup solids with enough cooking liquid to moisture them, then combine with the remining liquid.)
  • Return the soup to the pan. Taste and adjust the seasoning. Gently reheat the soup over low heat for about 10 minutes until hot.
  • Ladle into warm bowls and garnish with hard cooked egg or crootons.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 197.9, Fat 2.7, SaturatedFat 1.4, Cholesterol 5, Sodium 210.1, Carbohydrate 35.1, Fiber 8.2, Sugar 11.6, Protein 9.8

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