Classic Green Peas Soup
( 4 to 6 Servings )

Ingredients:

1. 3 cups fresh green peas, shelled (750 ml)
2. 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
3. 1 tablespoon butter (15 ml)
   
4. 1 cup sweet potatoes, peeled and diced, (about 1 medium) (250 ml)
   
5. 4 cups chicken stock (1 litre)
   
6. 1/4 teaspoon cayenne (1 ml)
   
7. 1/2 cup buttermilk (125 ml)
   
8. 4 greens onions, chopped
9. Sea salt, black pepper and dry parsley to taste
   
   

Instructions:

• In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium and lightly cook chopped green onion and garlic. Add potatoes and stock and bring to a boil, then reduce heat, partially cover and let simmer for 10 to 15 minutes until potatoes are tender.

• Add peas and let simmer an additional 5 minutes. Carefully puree half of the soup in blender or with a hand blender until smooth. Stir in buttermilk. Preheat until steaming. Season with cayenne, salt and pepper. Serve and garnish with parmesan cheese.
  
  

Important: Make this soup the night before and let it cool over night. Preheat your soup in the morning and take it with you to work in a thermos.

Enjoy the natural flavour!