Fresh Pea Soup With a Hint of Spice

By nicla91

Ingredients

• 2 to 3 ounces bacon
• 1 1/2 pounds fresh shelled english peas
• 5-6 ounces fresh trimmed french beans
• 4 cups chicken stock
• 1 bay leaf
• salt and pepper
• Spice Blend
• 2 tsp sugar
• 4 tsp curry powder
• 1 tsp garam masala
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ground black pepper
• 1 tsp ground turmeric
• 1/4 tsp garlic powder

Preparation

Step 1

To prepare spice blend, combine all ingredients and mix well. Set aside.

Heat a medium-size pot over medium heat. Add bacon and cook, stirring, for 5 minutes.

Add peas, beans and 2 tbsp spice blend. Cook over medium heat, stirring, for 2-3 minutes.

Add chicken stock and bay leaf. Cook, uncovered, until the peas and beans are tender, about 7-8 minutes. Remove the pot from the stove and let cool for about 1 hour.

Discard the bay leaf. Transfer the mixture to a blender and puree.

Pour the soup back into the pot and heat until warm. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Add more spice blend if desired.