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Fresh Pea and Mint Soup

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Fresh Pea and Mint SoupSusana Howe

In this pretty soup, sweet fresh peas are enhanced with a bit of mint.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 10 servings

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 2/3 cups chopped shallots (about 6 very large)
2 garlic cloves, minced
8 cups shelled fresh peas (from about 5 pounds peas in pods) or two 16-ounce bags frozen petite peas, unthawed
5 1/2 cups (or more) low-salt chicken broth (preferably organic)
1/4 cup chopped fresh mint plus additional for garnish

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium heat. Add shallots and garlic. Sauté until tender, about 7 minutes. Add peas and stir 1 minute. Add 5 1/2 cups broth and bring to simmer. Cook until peas are very tender, about 8 minutes. Cool 15 minutes. Puree soup and 1/4 cup chopped mint in batches in blender until smooth. Return to same pot; thin with more broth by 1/4 cupfuls, if desired. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cool, cover, and chill.

    Step 2

    Rewarm soup over medium-low heat. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Ladle into bowls; garnish with additional mint.

  2. What to drink:

    Step 3

    A bottle of bubbly is the perfect way to begin this special meal. It's also a great pairing for the soup. We like the crisp acidity and long finish of the Champagne Henriot NV Brut Souverain ($35, France).

Nutrition Per Serving

Per serving: 132.4 kcal calories
21.1 % calories from fat
3.1 g fat
0.7 g saturated fat
2.8 mg cholesterol
17.8 g carbohydrates
4.2 g dietary fiber
6.2 g total sugars
13.6 g net carbohydrates
7.1 g protein
#### Nutritional analysis provided by Bon Appétit
TagsSoupSoup/StewPeaBean and LegumeVegetableMintHerbs & SpicesShallotMainStarterLunchDinnerNut FreeVegetarianGluten FreeDairy FreeWeeknight MealsQuickEasyMake AheadSauteBlenderSpringBon Appétit
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