Day 127 Pea Soup with Mint

Pea Soup with Mint

3 Tablespoons Earth Balance
Green Stock (Day126)
1 Cup Shallots, thinly sliced
2 Pounds Frozen Peas
1 Teaspoon Salt
Mixed Peppercorns, ground
4 Ounces Silken Tofu
3 Sprigs Mint, leaves chopped for garnish

Melt the butter in a soup pot with 1/2 cup stock.  Add the shallots and cook for 7 to 10 minutes until soft.  Add the peas and salt.  Add enough stock to cover, about 5 cups.  Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes. Add tofu. Using an immersion blender, blend until smooth.  Add pepper to taste.

Sliced shallots

Serve with chopped mint.

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