Soup Recipes

Green Pea Soup with Radishes

:goodhousekeeping.com

2012/10/02

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Ingredients

• 3 tablespoon(s) margarine or butter
• 4 stalk(s) celery, chopped (2 cups)
• 2 medium (6 to 8 ounces each) onions, chopped (3 cups)
• 2 large leeks, white parts only, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices, well rinsed
• Salt
• Pepper
• 1 quart(s) lower-sodium chicken broth
• 1 quart(s) water
• 2 pound(s) frozen peas, thawed
• 2 tablespoon(s) fresh tarragon leaves
• 4 red radishes, very thinly sliced
• 3 tablespoon(s) sour cream

Directions

1. In 7- to 8-quart saucepot, melt margarine 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 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper. Reheat on low.
4. Divide among serving bowls; garnish with radishes and sour cream.

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