French-style peas have gone a little out of fashion, and yet they’re a simple, delicious way to cook peas. You can add cubes of cured meat, but today I’m giving you a vegetarian version.

A pretty green vegetable soup, with no potatoes. A vitamin-packed bowl that’s rich in fiber. The secret to a really velvety texture is not to add too much of the cooking liquid, so you get a soup that’s flavorful and smooth.