*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                           Fresh Sweet Pea Soup

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Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Soups

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   2      pounds        Fresh peas in the pod
   2      cups          Onion(s) -- chopped
   1      medium        Leek -- cleaned and chopped
                        1 1/4 cups
   1                    Unpeeled carrot -- chopped
   2      tablespoons   Olive oil
   3      cups          Vegetable stock
   1      teaspoon      Salt
     1/2  teaspoon      Pepper
                        -----GARNISH-----
                        Saut‚ed leeks -- celery and carrots

1. Wash the pea pods, then shell the peas. Reserve the pods.

 2. Saute the onions, leek, and carrot in the olive oil until they wilt, about 5 minutes. 
Add the pea pods and the stock. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to low, cover,and simmer for 40 minutes.

 3. Strain the stock, discard the solids, and return the liquid to the saucepan.
 Add the peas and simmer until they're tender, about 5 minutes.
Remove the peas and pur‚e them in a little of the stock. Return the pur‚e to the
 stock and simmer for 1 minute. Add the salt and pepper. Serve hot with a garnish of
 saut‚ed leeks, celery and carrots.


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