GREEN PEA AND MINT SOUP

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This refreshing cold soup is a celebration of spring vegetables with a generous amount of green peas and fresh mint. It is very simple to make, and it looks beautiful when served.

Provided by dakota kelly

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes

Time 1h40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

4 tablespoons butter
4 green onions, chopped
1 pound frozen or fresh green peas
2 ½ cups vegetable broth or stock
3 tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves
2 ½ cups milk
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 pinch white sugar
½ cup light whipping cream
2 sprigs fresh mint leaves for garnish

Steps:

Melt butter in a large saucepan or Dutch oven over low heat. Add the 4 chopped green onions, and cook until softened, but not brown. Stir in the peas, vegetable stock, and 3 tablespoons of chopped fresh mint. Increase heat to medium, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat back to low, cover, and let simmer for about 30 minutes. If you are using frozen peas, 15 minutes is enough.
Using a large slotted spoon, remove about 3 tablespoons of the peas, and set aside for garnish. Pour the soup into a blender or food processor along with the milk, and puree until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Throw in a pinch of sugar if desired. Allow the soup to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate until chilled.
Pour the soup into 4 serving bowls. Swirl 1 tablespoon of light cream into each one, then garnish with reserved peas and sprigs of mint.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290.8 calories, Carbohydrate 27.3 g, Cholesterol 42.7 mg, Fat 15.3 g, Fiber 5.8 g, Protein 12 g, SaturatedFat 9.3 g, Sodium 706.7 mg, Sugar 15.7 g