Pea Soup with Foie Gras
Pe It can be enjoyed any time, but it is especially good for Autumn. A mixture of bacon, olive oil, celery stalk, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so scrumptious. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 45 minutes.
Instructions
Place peas in a large pot; add cold water tocover by 2".
Drain peas; return to pot.
Add onion,carrot, celery, and bacon.
Add water tocover ingredients by 2". Bring to a boil overmedium-low heat, stirring often. Continuecooking at a very low simmer, stirring every15 minutes and occasionally skimming foamfrom the surface, until peas are almost tender, 2–3 hours (time will vary dependingon age of peas). Season with salt. Simmeruntil peas are very tender, 15-45 minuteslonger. Season to taste with salt and pepper.DO AHEAD: Can be made 2 days ahead.
Letcool slightly. Chill uncovered until cold, thencover and chill. Return to a simmer beforecontinuing.
Season foie gras cubes, if using, withsalt; divide among warmed bowls. Ladle hotsoup over cubes and let stand until foie grasis warmed through, about 2 minutes.
Drizzlewith oil; sprinkle with pepper.