CARDAMOM PEA SOUP

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Make and share this Cardamom Pea Soup recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Julesong

Categories     Vegetable

Time 45m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 large onion, chopped
1 teaspoon minced peeled fresh ginger
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cardamom
28 ounces chicken broth or 28 ounces vegetable broth
2 (10 ounce) packages frozen peas
salt and pepper, to taste
4 -6 tablespoons creme fraiche or 4 -6 tablespoons heavy cream, for garnish

Steps:

  • In a 3 to 4-quart heavy saucepan over medium heat, sauté the onion and ginger in butter and olive oil, stirring occasionally, until the onion is softened.
  • While stirring the mixture, add the cardamom and cook for 30 seconds - do not overcook.
  • Add the chicken broth, increase temperature to high, and bring to a boil.
  • Stir in the frozen peas, decrease temperature to medium, and simmer for about 10 minutes and the peas are very tender.
  • Pour mixture into a blender or food processor and puree until smooth, in batches if necessary, about 1 minute per batch.
  • Strain the mixture through a sieve into a bowl, pressing on the solids and skimming the liquid from the bottom of the sieve; discard solids.
  • Return the puree to the saucepan, season to taste with salt and pepper, and reheat.
  • Swirl a tablespoon of creme fraiche or heavy cream into each serving, serve, and enjoy!

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