
500 ml/18 fl oz Meat Stock | |
80 g/3 oz butter | |
100 g/3 1/2 oz shelled peas | |
50 g/2 oz plain flour 500 ml/18 fl oz milk | |
500 g/1 lb 2 oz chicory, chopped 1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley | |
salt and pepper Parmesan cheese, freshly grated, to serve |
1. | Bring the stock to the boil in a saucepan. Melt 25g/ 1 oz of the butter in another pan, add the peas, cover and cook over a low heat for 5 minutes. Season with salt, pour in the stock and cook for about 20 minutes. |
2. | Meanwhile, melt the remaining butter in another saucepan, stir in the flour and gradually stir in the milk. Cook, stirring constantly, until thickened, then season with salt and pepper. |
3. | Add the chicory, cover and cook over a low heat for 15 minutes. Add the peas and stock. Transfer to a food processor and process to a purée. |
4. | Pour into a soup tureen and sprinkle with the parsley. Serve with Parmesan. |
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