ENGLISH PEA SOUP WITH LOBSTER, SHRIMP AND CRABMEAT

English Pea Soup with Lobster, Shrimp and Crabmeat image

Provided by Food Network

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

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1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 cup onions, minced
Salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste
2 cups chicken stock
2 cups English blanched peas
1 tarragon sprig
1 chervil sprig
1 mint sprig
4 tablespoons lobster meat, diced
4 tablespoons crabmeat, picked
4 tablespoons shrimp, cooked and diced
4 (1-inch) square pieces cheese toast

Steps:

Place the oil into a saucepan over a low heat, add the onions and stir, season to taste with salt and pepper, add 1/2 cup chicken stock. Slowly cook until translucent, about 2 minutes. Remove from the heat. Place the onions, peas, chicken stock in a blender for 30 seconds. Season to taste with salt and pepper and add the tarragon, chervil, and mint sprigs. Blend until silky smooth (approximately 4 minutes). Adjust the seasoning to taste. Divide the soup into 4 cups, artfully present the condiments in a separate dish. Serve immediately.