A pretty pureed pea soup….
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup butter
- 3 medium onions
- 8 cups chicken broth
- 2 1/2 frozen peas
- 1 cup mint leaves
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Sea salt and fresh ground pepper to taste
Prep
- Chop the onions
- Defrost the peas
- Coarsely chop the mint leaves
Directions
In a large pot, cook the onions in the butter until soft. Add the chicken broth and the peas. Bring to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer for 15 minutes. Stir in the mint and cool slightly.
In a food processor or blender, puree the soup in small batches. Strain and return to the pot. Stir in the cream. Gently heat through. Do not boil. Season with the sea salt and pepper.
- To serve cold, cover tightly and chill well in the refrigerator