Green Pea Puree Soup
Description
This is a wonderful dish—simple, affordable, and incredibly delicious—don't even doubt it! It won't add extra inches to your waistline, but it will definitely leave behind a lasting aftertaste of joy. Just the color alone is worth it—bright, almost glowing like the hue of young grass and emeralds! You simply can't feel sad looking at a bowl of such soup. Another advantage of this green pea soup recipe is that it can easily be turned into a fasting-friendly dish.
Instructions
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Step 1
Wash the potatoes, peel them, and cut into small cubes.
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Step 2
The same goes for the onion.
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Step 3
In a skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
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Step 4
And simmer the onion—it should not brown, but become translucent.
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Step 5
Add potatoes and thyme to the onion, pour in water (it should cover the potatoes by about one finger's width), and cook covered for about 10 minutes. Add peas, stir, and cook for another 5 minutes, until the peas are completely soft. Season with salt. Blend with a blender until smooth.
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Step 6
Pour in the warm cream, mix and heat. Divide among plates, sprinkle with almonds, and serve.