Turnip Soup With Green Peas(Hh)

* Exported from MasterCook *

TURNIP SOUP WITH GREEN PEAS (HH)

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Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Soups Vegetables
Appetizers

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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6 sm Turnips (12 oz), peeled,
-diced
2 tb Butter
4 c Chicken consomme (HOMEMADE)
pn Sugar
1/2 ts Salt, if desired
1/8 ts Black pepper, freshly ground
10 oz Pk frozen peas, thawed OR
2 c Shelled fresh young peas,
-blanced
1/2 c Croutons, to garnish

Peel and dice turnips. Melt the butter (or use olive
oil) in a large skillet; add turnips, cover and cook
over medium heat for about 10-12 minutes, or until
they begin to color--changing from white to a light
yellow. Set them aside. Bring the consomme to a
simmer in a medium saucepan. Add the turnips and a
pinch of sugar. Simmer, skimming if necessary, until
the turnips are cooked and soft when piered with a
fork, about 10 to 15 minutes. If the peas are frozen,
pour boiling hot water over them and let stand for 3
minutes. Drain. If the peas are fresh, blanch in
boiling water until bright green, about 1 minute.
Drain. Place the peas and croutons in a warmed soup
tureen and cover with the hot turnip soup. Serve
immediately in heated individual soup bowls.



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