Soup Recipes > Clear Green Pea Soup

How to make clear green pea soup:
This recipe makes a light and refreshing pea soup.



Ingredients

2 pints clear bouillon
sprig of mint
1 cup young green peas (shelled)
1 small lump of sugar
seasoning (see measure conversions for more information)

Method

- Put the peas into boiling water with the sugar and mint.
- Boil gently until tender - about 15 to 20 minutes according to the age of the peas.
- Strain.
- Bring the stock to the boil
- Add the peas, boil for 1 minute and serve.
- Season to taste.


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