Pea Soup

Directions

1. 1
   Shell green peas.
2. 2
   Wash the peas and put them in a soup kettle.
3. 3
   Cover with cold water.
4. 4
   Boil 20 minutes.
5. 5
   Take out 1 cup and press the remainder through the puree sieve.
6. 6
   Return the soup to the kettle and add milk and 1 cup of peas.
7. 7
   Rub butter and flour until smooth; stir into the soup and stir continually until the soup is thick and smooth.
8. 8
   It should be the consistency of thick cream.
9. 9
   Season with salt and pepper and serve.