Introduction: Cream of Pea Soup

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For a classic spring dish, try this cream of pea soup. Peas are simmered with butter and salt, then blended with cream to create a thick, rich soup. With a garnish of sour cream, the soup is perfect for a cool spring night.

Cream of Pea Soup

Serves 4

Ingredients

1 pound frozen peas

1 tablespoon butter

1 teaspoon sea salt

1/2 cup water

1/3 cup cream

2/3 cup water

Directions

1. Melt the butter with the sea salt in a nonstick pan on the stove. Saute the peas with the butter and sea salt until soft.

2. Add the peas to a blender with the cream and the water. Puree.

3. Serve in soup bowls with a sour cream garnish.