Fresh Pea Soup

  • 1/4 lb bacon, diced
  • 2 shallots, minced
  • 1 lb peas in pods, shelled
  • 3 tbsp dry white wine
  • 5 cups chicken stock
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • sea salt and cracked pepper
  1. Fry half the bacon with the shallots until just crispy.
  2. Add the peas and cook for 3 minutes.
  3. Add the wine and reduce.
  4. Stir in the stock and bring to a boil.  Season with sea salt and cracked pepper.
  5. Pour into the food processor and puree until smooth.
  6. Fry the the remaining bacon until crisp and then drain on paper towel.
  7. Return to the pot and stir in the cream.  Heat but do not bring to a boil.
  8. Check the seasoning.  Serve with the bacon bits on top.
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