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Green
Pea Mint Soup
recipe
and photograph by www.finedinings.com
Yield 1 cup (2 - 3 servings)
2 tablespoons butter
1 green onion, chopped
2 tablespoons celery, chopped
1/2 small garlic clove, minced
1/3 cup petite green peas, frozen
1/2 cup chicken stock or broth
6 tablespoons fresh mint chopped
1/4 cup heavy cream
salt to taste
mint sprigs for garnish
Melt butter in saucepan over medium heat, add onion, celery and garlic; sauté for 2
minutes; add peas, chicken stock and mint. Bring to a boil, simmer 4 to 6 minutes.
Puree in a blender and strain; pour into a glass container with a pouring
spout, add cream and salt to taste, cover and chill in refrigerator.
When ready to serve pour chilled soup in martini glasses and garnish with mint sprigs.
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