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Recipe for Cream of Green Pea Soup | Almanac.com

Cream of Green Pea Soup

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Becky Luigart-Stayner
Yield
Makes 4 to 5 servings.
Credit
The Old Farmer's Almanac EATS
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Our Cream of Green Pea Soup has only seven ingredients. The soup’s pretty spring color is perfect for the season! Make with fresh peas from your garden or frozen peas. Enjoy it on its own or as a starter for a special spring meal!

Ingredients
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 sweet onion, finely chopped
5 cups chicken stock
4 cups peas
1 baking potato, peeled and diced
1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
1/4 cup heavy or whipping cream
freshly ground black pepper, to taste
finely grated Parmesan cheese, for garnish
Instructions
  1. In a pot over medium heat, melt butter. Add onions and cook, partially covered, for 10 minutes, or until onions are soft. 
  2. Add chicken stock, peas, potato, and salt. 
  3. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 7 to 8 minutes, or until peas are soft. Remove from heat.
  4. Using a slotted spoon, transfer some peas to a blender or food processor. (The blender should be no more than one-third full.) Add enough liquid to cover. 
  5. Process until smooth, then transfer to a bowl. Repeat for the remaining mixture. Save a few peas for garnish. (You’ll have more broth than you need, which is fine: Just leave it in the pot.)
  6. Return the pea mixture to the pot, add heavy cream, and stir. Gently reheat the soup. Taste and add pepper and more salt, if desired. 
  7. Serve hot, passing cheese and peas at the table.