Sweet Pea Soup

By á-170456

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons butter - (1/2 stick)
• 1 1/2 cups chopped onions
• 7 cups frozen sweet peas
• 3 cups chicken broth
• Salt to taste
• Freshly-ground white pepper to taste
• Crème fraîche for garnish
• Fresh salmon caviar for garnish

Details

Servings 8

Preparation

Step 1

Melt the butter in a heavy saucepan. Add the onions; cook over low heat for 15 minutes. Add the peas and broth; simmer 20 minutes. Cool slightly.

Puree the soup in a blender, then strain to remove any pea skins. Return soup to the saucepan; season with salt and white pepper. Serve immediately in demitasse cups, dolloped with a teaspoon of crème fraîche and a touch of caviar.

This recipe yields 8 servings.

Per serving (without caviar or crème fraîche): 170 calories, 19g carbohydrate, 7g protein, 8g fat, 15mg cholesterol.