Pea and Ginger Soup

• 2 cups peas, fresh or frozen
• 2 tablespoons roughly chopped peeled fresh ginger, or more to taste (up to 1/4 cup)
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1 quart chicken or other stock

1. Combine all the ingredients in a saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
2. Reduce the heat to simmer and cook until the peas and ginger are very tender, about 15 minutes.
3. Cool for a few minutes.
4. Pour into a blender and carefully blend until pureed.
5. Return to the pan over medium-low heat and reheat gently, stirring occasionally.
6. When the soup is hot, adjust the seasoning and serve.

peas, fresh ginger, salt, chicken

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/pea-and-ginger-soup-386555 (may not work)