Chilled Pea Soup with Fresh Mint |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 1 |
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Ingredients:
1 cup leek, minced |
2 tablespoons unsalted butter |
3 cups hot vegetable stock |
3 cups fresh peas (about 3 pounds unshelled) |
1/2 teaspoon sugar |
salt to taste |
1 cup heavy cream |
1/2 cup fresh mint, minced, or to taste |
mint sprigs for garnish |
Directions:
1. In a large saucepan, cook the leek in the butter over moderate heat for 3 minutes, or until softened. Add the broth, peas and seasonings and simmer, covered, for 25 minutes, or until the peas are very tender. In a food processor, blend the mixture in batches until combined well. Let it cool. Chill the soup, covered, for at least 2 hours. Before serving stir in cream and fresh mint. Garnish with mint sprigs. Correct the seasoning.
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