Spring Picks: Pea Soup

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  Pair this pea soup with a glass of Pinot Noir.
  Photo By Joe Lavine
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  2007 Dundee Hills Pinot Noir
  Photo Courtesy Sokol Blosser

Pea Soup
Serves 6

2 medium shallots, finely chopped
Pinch salt
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
¼ pound potato, peeled and diced
1 pound fresh or frozen peas
3 cups water or light vegetable broth
Salt and pepper for seasoning
1 tablespoon sour cream
1 tablespoon water

1. Cook shallots with a pinch of salt in oil until translucent.

2. Add potato and cook until soft.

3. Add peas and cook for 2 minutes.

4. Puree mixture with water or broth in blender.

5. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

6. Combine sour cream and 1 tablespoon water.

7. Drizzle loose cream over soup for garnish.

Wine pairing: 2007 Dundee Hills Pinot Noir

Sokol Blosser Pinot Noir shows earthiness and complexity—rich red fruit, mushroom and spice aromas accent flavors of black cherry and mocha. Sokol Blosser Pinot Noir pairs elegantly with the earthy notes of the peas and potatoes in this soup. $38