Pea Soup with Foie Gras

Name: Pea Soup with Foie Gras
Yield: Makes 6 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups dried whole yellow peas; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 medium carrot, cut into 1/3" dice; 1 celery stalk, cut into 1/3" dice; 4 ounces slab bacon, cut into 1/3" dice; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 3 ounces raw duck or goose foie gras, cleaned, cut into 3/4" cubes (optional); Olive oil; Ingredient info: Foie gras can be found at specialty foods stores and dartagnan.com.

By Martin Picard

December 8, 2011

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Rustic yellow pea soup goes upscale with a foie gras garnish.

Recipe information

Yield
Makes 6 servings

Ingredients

2 cups dried whole yellow peas

1 medium onion, chopped

1 medium carrot, cut into 1/3" dice

1 celery stalk, cut into 1/3" dice

4 ounces slab bacon, cut into 1/3" dice

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

3 ounces raw duck or goose foie gras, cleaned, cut into 3/4" cubes (optional)

Olive oil

Ingredient info: Foie gras can be found at specialty foods stores and dartagnan.com.

Preparation

Step 1
Place peas in a large pot; add cold water to cover by 2". Let soak overnight.
Step 2
Drain peas; return to pot. Add onion, carrot, celery, and bacon. Add water to cover ingredients by 2". Bring to a boil over medium-low heat, stirring often. Continue cooking at a very low simmer, stirring every 15 minutes and occasionally skimming foam from the surface, until peas are almost tender, 2-3 hours (time will vary depending on age of peas). Season with salt. Simmer until peas are very tender, 15-45 minutes longer. Season to taste with salt and pepper. DO AHEAD: Can be made 2 days ahead. Let cool slightly. Chill uncovered until cold, then cover and chill. Return to a simmer before continuing.
Step 3
Season foie gras cubes, if using, with salt; divide among warmed bowls. Ladle hot soup over cubes and let stand until foie gras is warmed through, about 2 minutes. Drizzle with oil; sprinkle with pepper.

TagsSoup Soup/Stew Pea Bean and Legume Vegetable Starter Dinner Gluten Free Dairy Free Nut Free Make Ahead Simmer Bon Appétit

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