Pea and Pesto Soup

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Delicious and easy - a great way to round out a meal! I usually eat this with mozzarella sandwiches - irresistible!

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I adore this! I just made another batch for my MIL who just had surgery. I use chicken stock, plenty of black pepper; fresh ground of course, a small clove of grated garlic and no pesto as I was out. I put this through a mesh strainer after pureeing and add a touch of heavy cream. YUMMOLA!

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Easy AND something that i crave in cold weather!

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Such a delicious and easy soup! I always whip it up for lunch with a little side salad and I'm all set! Very comforting on those cold rainy days.

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Savory and quite satisfying without being heavy.

This is a great dish for those times when you're munchie, but not hungry enough for a full meal.

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I love this soup. It tastes like a bit of Spring in the middle of winter. I have one quibble and one not about the recipe.

First, the quibble: you do not need to use freshly made pesto. Nigella's site specifies that you should use pesto from a tub rather than a jar. Tubbed pesto is kept under refrigeration in stores, and it does taste better than shelf-stable jarred pesto. Several of the tubbed brands taste great.

Second, the note: I tried to make this more flavorful by using stock instead of water. Don't do that! The water really highlights the sweet taste of the peas and the nuttiness of the pesto. It is much, much better with water.

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Easy, fast, filling and delicious! Try it, you won't be disappointed!

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This soup is easy and delicious.

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I made this soup one day when I was home sick and happened to have the ingredients on hand. I was SO sick, and I made it as-is. OMG, what a fantastic thing to find! I've made it many times since then as well, and my honey asks for it often. Admittedly, I use pesto I've made myself from basil I grew myself and stashed in the freezer, but. . .what's wrong with just about any pesto, right?

Try this soup, you'll love it. It's even vegetarian (although I'm definitely not. It's worth buying a Thermos like Nigella's to tote it around with you, as I've done many times.

Thanks, Nigella!

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I substituted Thai seasonings for the pesto -- (it was the refrigerated tube found in the produce section with the fresh herbs -- and added some fresh basil and cilantro too. I love the combination of the cilantro with the peas!!!!

The second time I made the Thai version, I added a few tablespoons of plain yogurt, to add a little creaminess .... this tasted good too, but with the small amount, there wasnt a big difference in the texture. I may add a little more yogurt next time.

I love this recipe -- simple, basic, rustic, and EASY!