Pea Pod Soup recipe

This is a delicious soup, perfect for the cool evenings but light enough after a warmer pre spring day

• 1 bunch leeks
• ¼ cup butter
• 1 Tbs flour
• 5-6 cups chicken broth (or 3 cans)
• 1 tsp fresh marjoram
• 1 bunch spring onions
• 1 head butter lettuce
• 1 package (12 oz) frozen peas
• 1 lb. snow or sugar snap peas (de-string if possible)
• 1 pint half and half
• salt and pepper to taste

Sauté the leeks in butter until limp. Add the flour and cook 1 minute more. Then add the chicken broth, marjoram, sliced spring onions, head of lettuce (pulled apart) and frozen peas. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes.

Add the pea pods and cook about 10 minutes, or until tender. Allow to cool slightly. Puree the soup in 3 to 4 batches in a blender and return to pot. Add the half and half. Mix thoroughly. Add a little lemon juice should you find the soup too sweet. Serve garnished with a sprinkling of paprika.

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