Green Pea and Mint Soup

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Green Pea and Mint Soup

 

Servings: 4

 

Ingredients:

 

4 tablespoons butter

4 green onions, chopped

1 pound frozen or fresh green peas

2 1/2 cups vegetable broth or stock

3 tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves

2 1/2 cups milk

salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

1 pinch white sugar (optional)

1/2 cup light whipping cream

2 sprigs fresh mint leaves for garnish

 

Directions

 

1. Melt butter in a large saucepan or Dutch oven over low

heat. Add the 4 chopped green onions, and cook until

softened, but not brown.

Stir in the peas, vegetable stock, and 3 tablespoons of

chopped fresh mint.

Increase heat to medium, and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat back to low, cover, and let simmer for about 30

minutes.

If you are using frozen peas, 15 minutes is enough.

 

2. Using a large slotted spoon, remove about 3 tablespoons

of the peas, and set aside for garnish.

Pour the soup into a blender or food processor along with

the milk, and puree until smooth.

Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Throw in a pinch of sugar if desired.

Allow the soup to cool to room temperature, then

refrigerate until chilled.

 

3. Pour the soup into 4 serving bowls. Swirl 1 tablespoon

of light cream into each one, then garnish with reserved

peas and sprigs of mint.

 

 

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