Source: National Pork Board

A creamy homemade pea soup with a carrot garnish.

Servings

1 lb fresh green peas , shelled (or 10-ounce package frozen green peas)
2 fresh green onions , chopped
0.12 tsp ground thyme
1 pinch sugar
2 cup chicken broth
1 cup whole milk
1 pinch salt and pepper , to taste
1 pinch ground nutmeg , to garnish
1 medium carrots , shredded to garnish

1 Place peas, green onion, thyme, sugar and broth in medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer 10 minutes. Let mixture cool slightly. Puree, in batches, in food processor or blender.
2 Stir in milk, season with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate 4 hours or overnight. Garnish servings with freshly grated nutmeg and shredded carrot.

If fresh late spring peas are available, substitute for the frozen peas. This chilled soup tastes of springtime, and makes a perfect first course before an elegant ham dinner.