Kittencal's Fresh Pea Soup (vegetarian)

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 tablespoons olive oil (i prefer the butter) or 2 tablespoons butter (i prefer the butter)
• 1/3 cup yellow onion, chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh minced garlic
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional or to taste)
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 3 cups fresh shelled peas
• 1/2 teaspoon salt (i used seasoned salt)
• fresh ground black pepper (to taste)
• 1 tablespoon whipping cream (optional or adjust to suit taste)
• crouton (optional)

Recipe

• 1 in a saucepan heat the oil or butter over medium heat; add in the onion and cook stirring until softened (about 3 minutes).
• 2 add in the garlic and crushed chili flakes; cook for 1-2 minutes.
• 3 pour in the vegetable broth and the peas; bring to a boil.
• 4 reduce the heat to low, then add in salt and pepper; simmer for about 18-20 minutes or until the peas are tender.
• 5 using a blender or food processor puree the mixture in batches (can use a hand blender).
• 6 pour back into the saucepan over a strainer.
• 7 optional; if you are adding in the whipping cream add in at this point starting with 1 tablespoon and then reheat.
• 8 adjust salt and pepper to taste.
• 9 ladle into bowls then top with croutons.
• 10 delicious!