PEA SOUP RECIPE

Yes...the humble pea soup DOES belong in a Gourmet cookbook.  Try the recipe below - you will be pleasantly surprised

PEA SOUP

2 packages frozen peas                 4 T butter

1 large  minced  onion                   2 tsp cornstarch, dissolved in 2 T milk

1 cup milk                                        

   1 cup heavy cream

Boil the peas and onion together until soft; drain and puree.

Add milk, cream and butter, place in a double boiler and let come to a boil.

Thicken with the  cornstarch mixture, and cook gently for 5 minutes, stirring smoothly.

Season with salt, pepper and paprika to taste.