English Pea Soup

Published April 24, 2004

Total Time
45 minutes
Rating
4(19)
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Ingredients

Yield:4 servings
  • Salt to taste

  • 1 pound fresh peas, shelled

  • Freshly ground pepper to taste

  • 4 slices bacon

  • 4 slices bread, cut into 1-inch cubes

  • 1 to 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

  • 2 tangerines

  • 4 teaspoons creme fraiche

  • 4 sprigs fresh mint leaves, destemmed

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Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)

33 grams carbs; 22 milligrams cholesterol; 349 calories; 9 grams monosaturated fat; 3 grams polyunsaturated fat; 5 grams saturated fat; 19 grams fat; 8 grams fiber; 460 milligrams sodium; 14 grams protein; 10 grams sugar

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Boil 1 quart well-salted water in a large pot. Add peas; cook until tender, 5 to 10 minutes. (Go by taste rather than time.) Strain peas, saving blanching water, and place them in a bowl of ice water. Puree peas in batches with a little blanching water and pass through a fine sieve or food mill into a large saucepan. Blend, thin with a little hot water if necessary and season with salt and pepper.

  2. Step 2

    Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Cook bacon slices on a sheet pan until crisp, about 10 minutes. Remove to paper towels. Keep oven on.

  3. Step 3

    Place bread cubes on the same pan. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper and toss to pick up bacon drippings. Bake until crispy, about 10 minutes, stirring frequently. Set aside.

  4. Step 4

    With a knife, peel and segment tangerines over a bowl to catch the juices. Set aside.

  5. Step 5

    To serve: Reheat soup over medium heat. Lightly crumble bacon into 4 soup bowls. Add croutons, tangerine segments and a little juice. Add a dollop of creme fraiche and a mint sprig. Ladle in the soup and drizzle with remaining olive oil.

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Adapted from Degustation

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