Finnish Creamy Pea Soup (Hernerakkaa)
Description
Serves about 6.
Ingredients
2 cups dried whole green peas
12 cups water
3 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon flour
½ teaspoon hot mustard
salt
pepper
1 cup heavy cream
12 cups water
3 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon flour
½ teaspoon hot mustard
salt
pepper
1 cup heavy cream
Instructions
Wash the peas well, then soak in the water overnight. Bring to a boil and cook until tender. Force through a wire strainer, or whirl in a blender to make a very smooth purée. Melt the butter, sir in the flour, then add the puréed peas and the cooking liquid, stirring to make a smooth mixture. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, for 10 minutes. Add the mustard, and salt and pepper to taste. Whip the cream, and just before serving stir info the hot soup, blending well. Serve garnished with toast cubes or croutons.
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