Green Pea Soup with Tarragon and Spiced Pecan Garnish

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Serves: 6    Recipe contains meat

Ingredients:

• 2 (16 oz) packages frozen peas, (do not thaw)
• 2 tablespoons Manischewitz® Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 1 ½ cups sliced white onions
• 4 cups Manischewitz® Chicken Broth
• 2 tablespoons fresh tarragon, chopped
• ½ cup pecans, coarsely chopped
• 2 tablespoons unsalted margarine, melted
• ½ teaspoon chili powder
• 6 tablespoons half and half

Preparation:

Heat olive oil in large saucepan over med-high heat. Add the onions and sauté until golden and tender, about 5-8 minutes. Add peas, Manischewitz Chicken Broth and tarragon; bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium and boil for another 5 minutes or until peas are very tender. Cool slightly. Using a hand blender or immersion blender, puree the soup. If it is too thick, add more broth by ¼ cupfuls and bring to a simmer again.

In a small bowl, combine pecans, margarine and chili powder. Toss to coat.

To serve soup, ladle in bowls and drizzle top with a teaspoon of half and half and a sprinkle of spiced pecans.