This recipe was a finalist in the First SIMPLY MANISCHEWITZ Cookoff, held in New York City on February 1, 2007.  Read about the cookoff.

• 2 pounds frozen or fresh peas
• 21 ounces Manischewitz® Chicken Broth
• 1 cup diced white potato
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 leek, white part only, diced
• 1 fennel, diced
• 1/3 cup light brown sugar
• Salt
• Pepper

Method

In a 10 quart stock pot heat 2 tablespoons olive oil and sauté the celery, leek, potato and fennel for 3-5 minutes.

Add the peas, season with salt and pepper and cook for 3 minutes. Add the chicken broth, brown sugar and 2 cups of water until the peas are just covered.

Bring up to a boil and then reduce to a simmer and cook for 30-40 minutes until the vegetables are soft. Puree the soup in a blender, season with salt and pepper and finish with the remaining olive oil and serve.

From Finalist Andrea Bloom - Long Beach, CA

Great for Thanksgiving  as well.  Happy holiday cooking to all!

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