*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                    Whole Pea Soup with Fresh Tarragon

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

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   1      cup           Whole peas -- soaked
   4      cups          Stock
   1      large         Carrot -- halved
   2      tablespoons   Tarragon
                        Salt & pepper

Drain the soaked whole peas.  Cover with stock in a large pot & add the carrot.  
Bring to a boil & boil hard for 10 minutes.  Reduce heat, cover & simmer for 1
 hour or until the peas are tender.

 Add the tarroagn & simmer for 5 minutes.  Stir in the salt & pepper.
Remove from the heat & let cool for a few minutes.  Puree until smooth.
 Return to the pot to heat through.  Check the seasonings & serve.


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