*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                               Pea Pod Soup

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Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Low-Fat                          Soups

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   1 1/2  teaspoons     Corn oil
   1                    4 oz onion; peeled -- cut
   1                    5 ournce leek; cleaned -- cut
     3/4  teaspoon      Salt
   5                    Potatoes, 2" pieces -- peeled
  10      ounces        Fresh pea pods
   1      tablespoon    Unsalted butter
                        Croutons optional

Recipe by: Jacques Pepin, Today's Gourmet II Heat the oil in a saucepan and add the
 onion and leek.  Cook for 2 to 3 minutes over medium to high heat.
Add 3 cups water, the salt, and the potatoes, and bring to a boil.

 Meanwhile, wash the pods and discard any damaged ones. Add the pods to the
 saucepan, bring the mixture to a boil again, and boil, covered, for 30 minutes.
  Push the mixture through a food mill. (You should have about 5+1/2 cups.)  
Add the butter and mix until it has melted. Serve the soup as is, or with croutons, if desired.


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