Green Pea Mint Soup
creation, photograph and presentation by Peggy Bucholz www.finedinings.com
Recipe Type: soup, chilled soup, green pea, mint
Prep Time: 15 min
Cook Time: 15 min
Yield: 1 cup
Ingredients:
2 tablespoons butter
1 scallion, chopped
2 tablespoons celery, chopped
1/2 small garlic clove, minced
1/3 cup petite green peas, frozen
1/2 cups chicken stock or broth
6 tablespoons fresh mint leaves chopped plus 2 sprigs for garnish
1/4 cup heavy cream
salt to taste
Instruction:
Melt butter in saucepan over medium heat, add scallion, celery and garlic; sauté for 2
minutes; add green peas, chicken stock and mint leaves. Bring to a boil then turn
heat down to a simmer for 4 to 6 minutes.
Transfer the green pea mixture to a food processor; puree then strain. Pour into a container with a pouring
spout, add heavy cream and salt to taste, cover and chill in refrigerator.
When ready to serve pour into martini glasses and garnish.
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