PEA AND LETTUCE SOUP 
1/2 c. parsley sprigs
1/2 sm. head Boston lettuce
2 c. chicken broth
1 (#2) can peas
1/2 c. cream
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Croutons

Cut lettuce into pieces. Place parsley, lettuce, 1/2 cup chicken broth, and peas, undrained, in the container of an electric blender. Run on HIGH speed 15 seconds or until vegetables are pureed.

Turn into a saucepan; add the remaining broth and simmer 5 minutes. Add the cream and season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve garnished with croutons.

 

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