Fragrant Sweet Peas in Pod Season

 

 

 

 

 

2 large leeks finely diced

6 slices pancetta - sliced in tiny viruta strips for adorning top of the soup with croutons

1 large carrot peeled, diced very finely

4 fresh thyme swigs or dry equivalent

salt

freshly ground black peppercorns

6 cups of chicken broth homemade ( or low sodium if you prefer )

1 cup of shucked fresh green peas, as seen in my above photo from the Farmer´s Market

1 cup of potatoes ( 2 medium  russet medium peeled and diced )

Cremè Fraîche or Heavy Cream - Optional if you want a thickened cream; the potatoes shall provide a lovely thick soup

 

1) sauté the pancetta in a large skillet over medium heat until browned and golden crisp

2) Discard all but 2 1/2 tablespoons of the pancetta lard from saucepan and sauté the leek and then the carrot until tender, 8 to 10 mins.

3) Now add the shucked sweet peas, and the thyme

4) Add the chicken broth; cover and simmer on low slow flame; 1/2 hour.

5) This is the time to add the diced potatoes and readjust the spices and salt

6) cover and cook until are vegetables are tender

7) Drizzle a little more broth if necessary

8) Adjust the seasoning

9) let cool for few minutes

10) If you wish to prepare a Creamed Version; add a healthly dolop of cremè Fraîche or heavy cream and combine with stand up electric mixer

11) Serve in 4 bowls or glasses with a sprinkling of pancetta strips and croutons or hot oven crusty bread and a glass of Pinot Noir, which pairs perfectly with Green Peas, Arthichokes, Asaparagus and Cardoon which are hard to wine pair. Recommended: Cava Pinot Noir Rosé or similar or a dry Lambrusco ...

 

What do you do with fresh peas in a pod ? Would like to hear from Members who like this vegetable ...

 

SUGGESTIONS FOR FRESH PEAS IN POD ...

 

A) SALT COD IN SALSA VERDE

B) RISOTTO

C) TRADITIONAL SPLIT PEA SOUP WITH HAM

 

 

Enjoy.

Kind regards,
Margaux ...

 

 

I do too .. These are so fragrantly sweet and lovely tasting too ...

 

Thanks for the input,

Margi.