Smoky Sweet Pea Soup
Need Head to the store and pick up water, bay leaf, wine vinegar, and a few other things to make it today. It will be a hit at your Autumn event. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 55 minutes.
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat.
Add the onion, and cook until it begins to brown, about 5 minutes.
Add the garlic, basil, and sun-dried tomatoes; cook and stir until the garlic has softened, about 2 minutes more.
Pour in the water along with the chipotle pepper, bay leaf, bouillon, and vinegar.
Add the peas, and bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer for 15 minutes.
Remove the soup from the heat, and discard the chipotle pepper and bay leaf. Carefully puree the soup until silky smooth in batches in a blender, or use an immersion blender right in the saucepan.
Serve the soup with a sprinkle of Gruyere cheese and freshly ground black pepper.