Select fresh peas with bright green pods that are firm and plump. Peas don't need fussy preparation when they're in season. Boil them briefly until just tender, add a knob of butter and season ...
Beans and peas are the mature forms of legumes. They include kidney beans, pinto beans, black beans, lima beans, black-eyed peas, garbanzo beans, split peas, and lentils. They are available in dry, ...
Add the milk and simmer for 15 minutes. Add the peas and simmer until tender, 7 to 8 minutes. Working in batches, puree the soup in a blender. Strain it through a fine sieve set over a large bowl.
Meanwhile, for the peas and horseradish, blanch the peas and carrot batons in a pan of boiling salted water for 1-2 minutes, or until just tender. Drain well, refresh in cold water, then drain again.