Pea Puree

Directions

1. 1
   Boil and shock Prepare an ice-water bath.
2. 2
   Bring 2 quarts of water to a boil, then add 1 tablespoon salt and the peas.
3. 3
   Boil until tender and bright green, about 5 minutes.
4. 4
   Reserve 1/2 cup liquid; immediately plunge peas into the ice bath.
5. 5
   Drain well.
6. 6
   Puree Transfer peas to a blender.
7. 7
   While blending, add oil in a slow, steady stream through the feed tube, and puree until very smooth, adding reserved liquid as necessary for desired consistency, about 2 minutes.
8. 8
   Season with salt.
9. 9
   Strain Pass puree through a fine sieve into a clean pot, pressing with a rubber spatula to extract as much puree as possible; discard solids.
10. 10
    Return to stove and heat over medium just to heat through, stirring constantly, before serving.