Tastes more like leeks than peas for those of you who that matters

Ingredients:

1 Tbsp Virgin Olive oil

2 Med. leeks, washed and sliced thin (just the white and light green please)

2 cloves garlic, minced

2 cups GF vegetable broth (mine was homemade)

3 cups fresh or thawed frozen peas

1 Tbsp tarragon leaves

salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste

 

Directions:

1. Heat the olive oil in a saucepan on medium heat. Add leeks, and saute for 5 minutes or until soft.

2. Add the garlic and stir for 1 minute. Add the vegetable broth and 1 cup water. Bring to simmer and then let simmer for 15 minutes.

3. Add the peas, cook for just a minute.

4. Remove from heat and allow to cool completely.

5. Use a blender to puree the soup along with the Tarragon leaves.

6. Liberally salt and pepper to taste.

7. Serve hot or cold!