Green Pea and Mint Soup



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Prep Time:
5 mins

Cook Time:
35 mins

Additional Time:
1 hr

Total Time:
1 hr 40 mins

Servings:
4

Yield:
4 servings


Ingredients

  • 4tablespoonsbutter
  • 4green onions, chopped
  • 1poundfrozen or fresh green peas
  • 2 ½cupsvegetable broth or stock
  • 3tablespoonschopped fresh mint leaves
  • 2 ½cupsmilk
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1pinchwhite sugar (Optional)
  • ½cuplight whipping cream
  • 2sprigsfresh mint leaves for garnish

  • Directions

    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 (per serving)

    291 Calories
    15g Fat
    27g Carbs
    12g Protein

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