Creamy Pea Soup Recipe

A Springtime Favorite

Fresh soup with fresh ingredients is just the type of dish that shouts springtime! Creamy Fresh Pea Soup with Bacon is a delicious starter for an Easter brunch or dinner and can be kept warm in a slow cooker. In my opinion, this soup is good anytime and also makes an excellent choice for a weeknight dinner. Serve with croutons and a salad on the side.

Vegetarian version: It's so very easy to change this soup into a vegetarian dish. Use vegetable stock instead of chicken and delete bacon and top with chopped chives or sour cream.
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Ingredients for Creamy Pea Soup Recipe

• 1 tbls. butter
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 cups chicken stock
• 4 cups fresh green peas, shelled or frozen peas
• Salt
• Pepper
• 1/3 cup half and half
• 6 slices bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled

Directions:

1. In a 3 qt. saucepan, melt butter.
2. Add garlic and onion and saute until onion is soft.
3. Add chicken stock and peas, bring to a boil.
4. Reduce heat and simmer for about 5 minutes, until peas are tender.
5. Let mixture cool slightly.
6. Puree soup in small batches in a food processor or blender.
7. Return to saucepan, add salt and pepper to taste and half and half.
8. Serve in bowls and top with bacon.

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