James Beard'S Curried Pea Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

10 ounces frozen peas
1 medium onion, sliced
1 small carrot, sliced
1 garlic clove
1 stalk celery & leaves, sliced
1 medium potato, sliced
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon curry
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup cream

Preparation

Into a small saucepan put peas, onion, carrot, garlic, celery, potato, salt, curry, and 1 cup of the chicken broth.
Bring to a boil, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
Empty vegetables and liquid into container of liquid blender, or use imersion blender, and blend for 6 seconds.
Remove cover and with motor on, add remaining cup of chicken broth and the cream.
Heat over simmering water, or chill and serve cold.