Green Pea Soup

Pea Soup

I got this recipe from nytimes. This is simple to make and is very flavorful. I use 1 packet of TJ's fresh green peas.

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2rn cup finely sliced shallots (about 3)
• 1 clove garlic, chopped fine
• 1 pound shelled fresh sweet peas (or 1 packet of TJs fresh green peas)
• 1/2 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon. You can also use Tarragon powder 1 tsp.
• 1/2 tablespoon salt
• Pinch pepper
• 1/4 cup half and half or light cream

Method

• 1. Heat olive oil in soup pot. Add shallots and garlic and cook over med. Heat until shallots are just wilted. Add 3 1/2 cups water, bring to boil, turn down heat and simmer for 1/2 hour.
• 2. Add peas, tarragon, salt and pepper and bring back to boil. Turn down heat and let simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool to room temp.  Puree with hand blender. It is quicker and you don't even need to strain.
• 3. Stir in cream (optional). Can be reheated and served hot or chilled and served cold.