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Simple Summer Pea Soup

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I’ve been doing quite a bit of baking lately (recipes to come, get ready!)- testing out and eating much more dessert and chocolate than I usually do. You could say I have the “baking bug”, which I don’t want to call a bad thing, but I foresee a bit more green in the days ahead. Don’t get me wrong, I love sweets but I’ve been going a little overboard and I need to restore a little balance– let’s just leave it at cookies, fudge, more cake balls, layer cake, and a new ice cream concoction I am trying to nail down. Too much? : )
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Ingredients
  

  • 2 Tbsp olive oil or butter
  • 1 small sweet onion, chopped (a cup or so)
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/4 tsp dried rosemary, chopped/crushed, optional
  • 3 cups fresh or frozen green peas (I used frozen for convenience but fresh is ideal!)
  • 1 3/4 to 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth (for vegetarian option), depending on how thick you want soup
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Sour cream, plain yogurt or creme fraiche for serving, optional (omit for vegan)

Instructions
 

  • 1. Heat butter or oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add onions, garlic and rosemary (if using) and cook until onions are soft and translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
  • 2. Add peas to the pan and stir, cook for one minute until peas are no longer frozen. If using fresh peas, you can add to pan and stir briefly.
  • 3. In a large blender or food processor, add pea/onion mixture and broth and puree until smooth. Season to taste with salt and pepper. *If you want to strain the mixture to avoid the skins, use a mesh strainer at this time.
  • 4. If you want a cold soup, either pour into bowls and place in fridge or if you prefer a warm soup, add blended mixture back to saucepan and heat. Before serving, drizzle sour cream, yogurt or cream fraiche, if desired.

Notes

Recipe Notes: If serving cold, the idea is to not cook the peas much to maintain their beautiful bright green color. If you want to cook the peas thoroughly in the pan first, feel free but the color will be a more muted green. I just enjoy the taste of fresh peas 🙂