Title: Queen Victoria's Favorite Green Pea Soup - Ntc
Categories: Soup Vegetable History British
Yield: 2 Cups

1	qt	Fresh or frozen peas
1/2	c	Parsley
1/4	c	Fresh mint
1/2	c	Green onions; chopped
1	qt	Beef bouillon
2	c	;water
2	tb	Butter or margarine
1	ts	Sugar
		Croutons

In a soup pot combine the peas, parsley, mint, green onions, and bouillon. Cook until the peas are thoroughly tender. You may need to add a little water. Drain the peas, reserving the liquid. Put the peas through a food mill or a blender. Return puree to the broth; reheat. Just before serving, add the butter and sugar. Serve with croutons. Makes 2 cups or 4 servings.

From _Recipes of Victorian America_; Heirloom Publishing. Compiled by Helen Duprey Bullock 1967 Thanks, Neysa Dormish! Typos by Jeff Pruett

From: Jeff Pruett Date: 11 May 97 National Cooking Echo Ä

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