Experience the flavors of Ireland with this hearty and comforting emerald isle pea soup. This classic dish combines the goodness of split peas, vegetables, and herbs with a velvety tarragon cream that adds a touch of sophistication. Perfect for chilly days, this soup is a delightful symphony of flavors that will warm your soul and leave you feeling satisfied.
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TARRAGON PEA SOUP
This recipe is simple to make using frozen peas and stock made from a bouillon cube, ingredients that you are likely to have at hand.
Provided by elisabeth the only
Categories < 4 Hours
Time 1h5m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Melt the butter in a large pan overmedium low heat. Add the onion, leeks, and rice. Cover and cook stirring accasionally for about 10 minutes until the vegetables are softened.
- Add he peas, water, bouillin cube, and arragon and bring just to a boil. Season a little pepper. Cover an simmer gently occasionally stirring for about 35 minutes until the vegetables are very tender.
- Let the soup cool slihtly, then transfer to a blender or food processor and process to a smooth puree in batches if necessary. (If using a food processor strain of the coooking liquid and preserve. Puree the soup solids with enough cooking liquid to moisture them, then combine with the remining liquid.)
- Return the soup to the pan. Taste and adjust the seasoning. Gently reheat the soup over low heat for about 10 minutes until hot.
- Ladle into warm bowls and garnish with hard cooked egg or crootons.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 197.9, Fat 2.7, SaturatedFat 1.4, Cholesterol 5, Sodium 210.1, Carbohydrate 35.1, Fiber 8.2, Sugar 11.6, Protein 9.8
PEACHES AND TARRAGON WITH MASCARPONE CREAM
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, combine thawed peaches, tarragon leaves, and orange liqueur. Set aside to macerate.
- In a medium mixing bowl, use a hand mixer to mix mascarpone cheese and sugar until creamy. Whisk in thawed whipped topping.
- Divide half of the mascarpone cream among 6 parfait glasses or large martini glasses. Top with macerated peach and tarragon mixture. Sprinkle peaches with crushed biscotti and top with remaining mascarpone cream. Scatter almonds over and serve.
TARRAGON AND SWEET PEA PUREE
Provided by The Hearty Boys
Categories side-dish
Time 10m
Yield about 3 cups
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Put the peas into a saucepan and cover with water. Place over high heat and bring to a boil. Cook 1 minute, remove from heat and drain. Put the peas into a blender, add the tarragon, salt, pepper and cream and blend until smooth, about 20 seconds. Serve immediately.
SPRING ENGLISH PEA & TARRAGON SOUP RECIPE
Provided by Foodiewife
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Shell the peas (unless you can fine already shelled fresh peas, as I did at my local Costco). In a Dutch Oven, heat the olive oil and butter, until melted Add the shallots and cook until tender, 2-3 minutes. Season with white pepper. Add the tarragon (or choice of fresh herbs) Add 4 cups of the peas, reserving 1 cup. Add enough chicken (or vegetable) stock to cover the peas. Cover the pot, and cook for about 12 minutes, over medium heat. The peas should feel tender, but not mushy. If you have an immersion blender, puree the soup until you can't see any large chunks of peas. Otherwise, carefully puree in batches in a blender. Add the heavy cream, Parmesan cheese and lemon juice, and taste for seasonings, adding coarse salt as necessary. If the soup seems to thin, I like to use potato starch as a thickener (cornstarch can work, too). To about 2 Tablespoons of potato starch, add a ladle full of the soup and whisk together, removing the lumps. Slowly add the thickener back into the soup. The consistency of the soup should be creamy, not watery...but not really thick like baby food. Simply add more chicken/vegetable stock, if necessary. Add the reserved peas into the soup, cover and allow to cook for about 3 minutes. Serve with a lemon wedge, so that you can add more citrus flavor, if desired.
FRESH PEA SOUP WITH TARRAGON
Steps:
- In a saucepan cook onion in butter, covered, over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes, or until tender. Add peas and broth and simmer, uncovered, 5 minutes, or until peas are tender. Stir in tarragon.
- In a blender purée soup until smooth and pour through a coarse sieve back into pan. Heat soup over moderate heat until hot and remove pan from heat. Add white pepper and salt to taste and stir in all but 2 teaspoons buttermilk.
- Divide soup between 2 bowls and gently spoon half of remaining buttermilk onto each serving.
CHILLED PEA AND TARRAGON SOUP
Categories Soup/Stew Herb Vegetable Freeze/Chill Spring Chill Bon Appétit
Yield Serves 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Melt butter in heavy medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Add onion and sauté until tender, about 8 minutes. Add flour and stir 2 minutes. Gradually mix in broth. Add peas and chopped tarragon. Simmer until peas are very tender, about 15 minutes. Drain peas, reserving broth. Puree peas in processor. Add 1/2 cup broth and puree until smooth. Gradually blend in remaining broth. Transfer to medium bowl and refrigerate until well chilled. (Can be made 1 day ahead.)
- Season soup to taste with salt and pepper. Ladle into bowls. Garnish each with small amount of crème fraîche and tarragon leaves and serve.
PEAS IN TARRAGON CREAM
Another old time favourite. Grandma always had lots of different ways to serve vegetables. This is another of her recipes. Hope you will enjoy.
Provided by Baby Kato
Categories Vegetable
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cook the peas, do not over cook.
- Remove from heat, drain and reserve until needed.
- Melt the butter and saute the scallions and celery until tender.
- Add the cooked peas to the scallions and celery, mix and stir in the cream and tarragon.
- Cook for 5 minutes, uncovered on low heat, until heated thru.
- Season with salt and pepper and serve.
Tips:
- Use fresh peas for the best flavor. If you don't have fresh peas, you can use frozen peas, but thaw them before using.
- Don't overcook the peas. They should be tender but still have a slight bite to them.
- Use a good quality vegetable broth. It will make a big difference in the flavor of the soup.
- Don't be afraid to experiment with different herbs and spices. Tarragon is a classic pairing for peas, but you could also try thyme, rosemary, or mint.
- Serve the soup with a dollop of crème fraîche or sour cream. It will add a touch of richness and creaminess.
Conclusion:
Emerald Isle pea soup with tarragon cream is a delicious and easy-to-make soup that is perfect for a St. Patrick's Day celebration or any other occasion. The soup is packed with fresh peas and has a creamy, flavorful broth. The tarragon cream adds a touch of sophistication and elegance. This soup is sure to please everyone at your table.
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