Potage Pea Soup

Directions

1. 1
   Defrost peas to room temperature.
2. 2
   Reserve 1/2 cup of peas for garnish.
3. 3
   In small saucepan, combine remaining peas with water, salt, sugar and pepper.
4. 4
   Bring to vigorous boil over high heat. Cover, lower heat to medium and cook 5 minutes.
5. 5
   Remove from heat. Strain liquid and reserve.
6. 6
   Cool peas and place in blender with chicken broth.
7. 7
   Cover and blend on high speed for 1 minute.
8. 8
   Add to saucepan with cooking liquid and bring to a boil.
9. 9
   Stir in butter with wire whisk.
10. 10
    Taste and correct seasonings.
11. 11
    Before serving, add 2 or 3 tablespoons of soup to cream.
12. 12
    Garnish with uncooked peas.