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Bisque Of Fresh Peas

Bisque Of Fresh Peas is built on Green Onions Olive Oil Spray Variations, Dry Sherry, Shelled Peas Or Frozen, Water, and Skim Milk Salt And White Pepper. Serves 4. Keep it handy for the next time you cook it.

Ingredients

• 2
• 1 tbsp
• 2 cup
• 1 1/2 cup
• 3/4 cup
• 1 tsp
• 1 tsp

Method (preview)

1. 1

   Soften green onions in a large saucepan.

2. 2

   Add a splash of sherry.

3. 3

   Add peas and water and bring to a boil.

4. 4

   Reduce heat to low and cook about 20 minutes until peas are tender. (Precooked peas take 7 to 10 minutes).

5. 5

   Let cool slightly.

6. 6

   Transfer to a blender.

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   Add milk, salt, pepper, and another splash of sherry, if desired.

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   Puree until smooth.

9. 9

   Remove skins by pressing through a sieve.

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    Return to the saucepan to warm gently.

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    Stir in the tarragon.

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    Serve garnished with chives or mint.

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    "Peas and tarragon make a light refreshing soup suitable."

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    "All-American Vegetarian: A Regional Harvest of Low-Fat Recipes"

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    "Pat Hanneman 7/99"

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    "1995 Henry Holt and Co, NY"

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    "4 cups"