Creamy Pea Soup

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 large onion, preferably sweet (such as Vidalia or Walla Walla), chopped
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 2 medium red potatoes, peeled and diced
• 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• 1 (16 oz.) bag frozen peas, defrosted and drained
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 3 tablespoons chopped parsley
• 2 tablespoons chopped dill
• Salt and pepper

Preparation

1. Melt butter in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion and sauté until translucent and softened, 8 minutes. Sprinkle in flour and cook, stirring frequently with a wooden spoon or heatproof spatula, 3 minutes more. Add potatoes and chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Continue to simmer mixture until potatoes are tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Add peas and simmer for 2 minutes.
2. Puree soup in a blender or food processor; divide into batches if necessary. Return soup to Dutch oven and stir in cream, parsley and dill. Season soup with salt and pepper and serve hot.