Cream Of Green Peas Soup

Ingredients

• 1 quart green peas
• 1 slice white onion
• Boiling water
• 1 pint rich milk
• Salt to taste
• White pepper to taste
• Dash of cayenne
• 1 tbsp butter
• 1 tbsp flour
• 2 tbsp whipped cream

Method

1. 1 Place peas and onion in a saucepan, cover with boiling water, and cook until tender.
2. 2 Remove from heat and press the mixture through a purée sieve, using the cooking liquid.
3. 3 Return the purée to the saucepan and bring to a boil.
4. 4 Stir in milk, salt, white pepper, cayenne, and a roux made of butter and flour.
5. 5 Simmer until thickened, then stir in whipped cream just before serving.