pea soup

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Pea Soup

This simple pea soup recipe makes an elegant start to a spring meal. It's also a great way to use frozen vegetables when the produce section is looking bleak.

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 stalk celery, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme or parsley
  • 6 cups peas, fresh or frozen
  • ½ cup water
  • 4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth, “no-chicken” broth (see note) or vegetable broth
  • ½ cup half-and-half (optional)
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper, to taste

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