Pea and Parley Soup with Canadian Bacon
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3 T. EVOO
2 Shallots, chopped
16oz. bag Frozen Peas
5 C. Chicken Stock
Salt and Pepper
8 sliced Canadian Bacon, diced
½ C. flat leaf Parsley
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Heat 2 T. EVOO in a medium soup pot. Add shallots and sate 3-4 minutes. Add peas and 1 C. stock and heat through, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Add remaining evoo to small skillet and add Canadian bacon, toss over medium heat for 3 or 4 minutes to crisp up. Transfer peas to a food processor with the parsley and puree, adding stock as needed to make a smooth puree. Return to pot, stir in remaining stock and heat through. Sprinkle with bacon pieces to serve.