Peas on Earth
Spring has sprung and peas, the unsung heroes of the garden, are producing lovely pods and tendrils for your plate.
Peas are thought to have been one of the earliest cultivated crops, dating back a...
This smooth and vibrant soup is a perfect light dinner on a cool spring evening. Pair with fresh local or homemade bread slathered in butter for a heartier meal.
Ingredients
SERVINGS: 4 Serving(s)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons grated ginger
- 1 onion, peeled, diced small
- 1 medium potato, peeled, chopped small
- 2 cups peas
- 1 cup pea shoots, plus extra for garnish
- 1 quart (4 cups) chicken or veggie broth, preferably homemade and organic
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 lemon, zested
- 2 tablespoons sriracha chili sauce
- ½ cup crème fraîche or sour cream
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Preparation
Heat oil and butter in medium sauce pot over medium heat. Add cumin and ginger and stir for a few seconds until fragrant. Add diced onion and potato and cook until slightly caramelized, about 5 minutes.
Add peas, pea shoots and broth. Bring to a boil and simmer over low heat for 8 to 10 minutes, until potatoes are tender.
Meanwhile, swirl sriracha chili sauce and lemon juice through crème fraîche or sour cream to make chili cream.
Remove soup from heat and use a handheld immersion blender to purée soup until smooth (or cool slightly, purée in batches in a blender and return to pan). Warm over low heat, then season with salt and stir in lemon zest.
Ladle soup into bowls. Top with a swirl of chili cream and extra sautéed pea shoots for garnish.
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