*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                              Puree Of Peas

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Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Side Dish                        Herbals

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  20       oz           Frozen peas (2 pkgs)
   1       pn           Kosher salt
   1       pn           Sugar
     1/2   c            Water
   2       lg           Shallots -- chopped
   6                    Boston lettuce leaves -
                        (to 8 leaves)
     1/2   ts           Kosher salt
     1/4   ts           Freshly ground white pepper
                        === Optional ===
   2       tb           To 4 tb heavy or light cream
                        <OR>
                        Plain yogurt

     Place the peas, salt, sugar, water, shallots, and      
  lettuce leaves in a saucepan and simmer, uncovered,       
  for about 8 minutes.  Puree the mixture in a blender      
  or food processor.  Season with salt and white pepper.    
  If the puree is too thick, thin with cream or yogurt.     
  Place in a serving bowl and serve hot.                    
     Can be made up to 25 hours ahead; refrigerate;         
  reheat gently.  This recipe serves 4.                     
                                                            
  Variations:  Substitute broccoli, asparagus, or green     
  beans for the peas, omit the sugar.                       
     Add about 2 teaspoons fresh chopped mint to garnish    
  the pea puree.                                            
                                                            
  Comments:  Shallots and lettuce add a distinctive and     
  refined flavor to this recipe.  This is excellent with    
  beef, veal, lamb, and turkey dishes.                      
                    

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