Green Pea Soup with Radishes

Category: Soups, Stews and Chili

Cuisine: not set

1 review 
Ready in 45 minutes
by skneubuehl

Ingredients

3 tablespoons butter

4 stalks (2 cups) celery chopped

2 about 3 cups onion chopped

2 large leeks, white parts only well rinsed, cut into 1/4 inch slices

1 1/4 teaspoons salt

1 32 ounce carton reduced-sodium chicken broth

4 cups water

2 pounds frozen peas thawed

2 tablespoons fresh tarragon leaves

1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

4 red rasishes very thinly sliced

3 tablespoons sour cream


Directions

1. In 7 to 8 quart saucepot, melt butter on medium-high. Add celery, onions, leeks, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cook 10 minutes or until softened, stirring occasionally. 2. Add broth and water. Cover; heat to boiling. Partially cover; reduce heat to simmer 15 minutes or until vegetables are very tender. 3. Increase heat to high. Add peas and tarragon; cook 1 to 2 minutes or until peas are heated through. Remove from heat. In batches, puree in blender until very smooth. Soup can be refrigerated in airtight containers overnight. Return soup to saucepot; stir in remaining 1 teaspoon salt and pepper. Reheat on low. 4. Divide among serving bowls; garnish with radishes and sour cream.

Reviews


A perfect first course, especially at the holidays. Delicious!

skneubuehl

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