Cream of Pea Soup with Comté Cheese Toast
Cream of Pea Soup with Comté Cheese Toast
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup (75 ml) butter
- 1/2 cup (125 ml) all-purpose flour
- 5 cups (1.25 litres) chicken broth
- 2 cups (500 ml) mashed sweet peas
- Salt and pepper
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) whole-grain mustard
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) dry mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) ground cinnamon
- 1 cup (250 ml) walnuts or pecans
- 8 slices baguette, cut diagonally
- 3/4 cup (180 ml) grated Comté cheese
Instructions
- In a saucepan, melt the butter. Add the flour and cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture turns a light golden brown color. Whisk in the broth and bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Simmer gently over low heat for about 8 minutes. Add the mashed peas and stir to combine. Add broth, if needed. Season with salt and pepper.
Cream of Pea Soup with Comté Cheese Toast