Cream of Peas Three Ways

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups of frozen green peas
• 1 1/2 cups of vegetable stock
• 1/2 cup of heavy cream
• 1 small onion, diced
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons of butter
• 1/4 teaspoon of salt
• 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper
• 1 tablespoon of chopped parsley
• 1 tablespoon of chopped mint
• 1 tablespoon of chopped basil

Instructions:

1. In a saucepan over medium-high heat, melt the butter.
2. Add the onion and garlic, and cook until tender, stirring occasionally.
3. Add the peas and vegetable stock, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, and simmer uncovered until the peas are tender. This should take approximately 10 minutes.
4. Using a blender, puree the pea mixture until smooth.
5. Return the pureed pea mixture back to the same saucepan and stir in the heavy cream, salt, and black pepper. Heat until warmed through.
6. Divide the soup into three portions and stir in the chopped parsley, mint, and basil into each respective portion.
7. For serving, ladle each of the three cream of pea soup variations into a bowl and garnish with fresh herbs and croutons.

Verdict:

This cream of pea soup recipe is a fresh and delicious way to enjoy peas. The creaminess of the soup is perfectly balanced by the fresh flavors of the herbs. This recipe is a versatile one that can be adjusted according to your taste or preference.

Serving Suggestions:

Serve this cream of pea soup piping hot with crusty bread or croutons. For a lighter meal, serve it with a green salad or a quinoa bowl. You can also make it a more substantial lunch by adding a grilled cheese sandwich.