Best 16 Chilled Pea Soup Recipes

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Indulge in a refreshing and nutritious treat with our chilled pea soup recipes, a perfect way to beat the heat and enjoy the goodness of fresh peas. These chilled pea soup recipes offer a variety of flavors and textures to tantalize your taste buds. From the classic creamy pea soup to the vibrant green gazpacho, each recipe is crafted with carefully selected ingredients that highlight the natural sweetness and freshness of peas. Whether you prefer a smooth, velvety texture or a chunky, rustic bite, our recipes have got you covered. Explore a world of flavors, from the tangy lemon-herb dressing in the chilled pea and watercress soup to the smoky bacon and ham hock broth in the southern-style chilled pea soup. With options for vegetarians and meat-lovers alike, our chilled pea soup recipes cater to diverse dietary preferences. So, gather your ingredients, grab a blender or a pot, and let's embark on a culinary journey that celebrates the humble yet versatile pea.

Here are our top 16 tried and tested recipes!

CHILLED PEA, LETTUCE AND HERB SOUP



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This elegant soup is sweet and heavenly. The texture is silky and the consistency thick -- but only because there are lots of peas in it. I used water rather than stock when I tested this recipe, and it worked just fine.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     weekday, soups and stews, appetizer

Time 30m

Yield Six regular servings or 12 aperitifs

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 leeks, white and light green part only, cleaned and sliced
Salt to taste
5 cups frozen or fresh peas (1 1/2 pounds, or 2 12-ounce bags frozen)
3 cups, tightly packed, coarsely chopped Boston or bibb lettuce
5 cups chicken stock, vegetable stock or water
1/3 cup coarsely chopped fresh tarragon leaves
1/4 cup coarsely chopped flat-leaf parsley leaves
1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh mint leaves
1/4 cup chopped chives, plus additional for garnish
Chopped fresh tarragon, chives and/or mint for garnish

Steps:

  • Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over medium heat in a large, heavy soup pot or Dutch oven. Add the leeks and a pinch of salt. Cook, stirring, until tender, about five minutes. Add the peas, lettuce and stock or water, and bring to a boil. Add salt to taste, reduce the heat, cover and simmer five minutes. Remove from the heat. Drain through a strainer set over a bowl, and allow the vegetables and the broth to cool for 15 minutes. Taste the broth, and season as desired.
  • Working in batches, purée the vegetables and herbs in a blender with the broth and additional olive oil for two minutes until frothy and smooth. Pour into a bowl, and stir to combine. Taste and adjust seasonings. Chill for several hours.
  • Serve, garnishing with additional chives, tarragon and/or mint.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 260, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 31 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 13 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 915 milligrams, Sugar 11 grams

CHILLED PEA-MINT SOUP



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Buttermilk-simmered peas, plenty of mint, a touch of salt: That's it. The chef Daniel Patterson brought the recipe to The Times in 2007. It benefits mightily not just from the use of fresh peas, but from real, homemade buttermilk as well, "nothing like the cultured, processed stuff that goes by the same name," he wrote. This is true, as it happens, but luckily fresh buttermilk can increasingly be found at farmer's markets and in specialty markets. Top the chilled soup with a few peas and a grind or two of fresh black pepper.

Provided by Daniel Patterson

Categories     soups and stews, appetizer

Time 15m

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups homemade buttermilk (see note)
4 cups shelled peas, plus more for garnish
Salt
10 mint leaves
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, bring the buttermilk to a simmer and add 4 cups of peas and a large pinch of salt. Simmer for 1 to 2 minutes over medium heat, stirring often so that the buttermilk does not boil over. The peas should not be fully cooked and still have a slight bite to them.
  • Transfer the peas and liquid immediately to a blender with the mint leaves and, starting on low speed, carefully blend (holding the lid on firmly with a dishcloth), working up to high speed for 60 seconds.
  • In order to preserve the vibrant color and flavor of the peas, the soup must be cooled immediately. Pass through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl, then rest the bowl inside a larger bowl full of ice water. Stir continuously until cool, tasting occasionally; you will notice that the soup becomes sweeter as it cools. Adjust seasoning with salt and black pepper. Refrigerate until cold.
  • To serve, ladle soup into bowls and top with fresh peas and freshly ground black pepper.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 50, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams, Carbohydrate 6 grams, Fat 1 gram, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 287 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams

CHILLED PEA SOUP



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Anna Russell of Peterborough, Ontario uses convenient frozen peas to blend together this fresh-tasting soup flecked with dill. "Serve it as a first course for a summer meal or with a tossed green salad and Fresh rolls for a main course!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 medium sweet onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 cups frozen peas, thawed
2 cups chicken broth
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon snipped fresh dill or 1 teaspoon dill weed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup plain yogurt

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, saute onion and garlic in oil until tender. Remove from the heat. Stir in the peas, broth, lemon juice, dill, salt and pepper. Place half of the mixture at a time in a blender; cover and process until pureed. Return all to the blender. Add yogurt; puree until smooth. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 897mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

CHILLED PEA SOUP SHOOTERS



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Enjoy pea soup in a whole new way! The garnish is curried crab, which will catch everyone by surprise. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 package (16 ounces) frozen peas, thawed
1 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup minced fresh mint
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups plain yogurt
CURRIED CRAB:
2 tablespoons minced fresh mint
4 teaspoons lime juice
4 teaspoons canola oil
2 teaspoons red curry paste
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 cup lump crabmeat, drained

Steps:

  • Place the peas, broth, mint, lime juice, cumin and salt in a blender. Cover and process until smooth. Add yogurt; process until blended. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour., Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk the mint, lime juice, oil, curry paste and salt. Add crabmeat; toss gently to coat. Chill until serving., To serve, pour soup into shot glasses; garnish with crab mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 40 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 216mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

PEA SOUP (FROM CANNED PEAS) WARM OR CHILLED



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Serve this hot or chilled. If serving hot, just omit the yogurt. From Taste of Home's 2005 Quick Cooling Annual Recipes

Provided by Cake Baker

Categories     Low Cholesterol

Time 20m

Yield 1 1/2 cups, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 medium sweet onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 cups peas, canned (or frozen, thawed)
2 cups chicken broth
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon fresh dill, snipped (or 1 t. dried dill weed)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup plain yogurt (omit if serving warm)

Steps:

  • 1. In a large saucepan, saute' onion and garlic in oil until tender. Remove from heat.
  • 2. Stir in peas, broth, lemon juice, dill, salt and pepper.
  • 3. Place half of the mixture at a time in a blender; cover and process until pureed.
  • At this point, return to saucepan and heat thoroughly.
  • * If serving cold, add all the pureed mixture to the blender and add the yogurt; puree until smooth. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

CHILLED SUGAR SNAP PEA SOUP



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We're doing this classic cold spring soup, and instead of using English peas, we're using sugar snaps which are going to save you a lot of shelling time. This is an incredibly easy soup to make, beautiful to look at, and most important of all, incredibly delicious.

Provided by Chef John

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

Time 3h30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup leeks - halved lengthwise and chopped
1 pinch salt
4 cups chicken broth
ground black pepper to taste
1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
1 pound sugar snap peas, ends and strings removed
2 fresh mint leaves
1 tablespoon creme fraiche
2 fresh mint leaves, cut into very fine strips

Steps:

  • Pour olive oil into a large pot, set over medium heat, and add leeks to hot oil. Season leeks with a pinch of salt. Cook, stirring often, until leeks are soft, 5 to 6 minutes. Pour chicken broth into leeks; bring to a boil. Season with black pepper and cayenne pepper.
  • Stir peas into boiling broth mixture and add 2 mint leaves. Bring back to a boil and cook until peas are bright green and have started to soften, 5 to 6 minutes.
  • Turn off heat; use a slotted spoon to transfer vegetables into a large blender, leaving liquid in pot. Pour half the liquid from the pot into the blender, place a folded towel on the blender lid, and pulse a few times to chop vegetables. Blend at high speed to puree vegetables. Add remaining liquid from pot to blender and liquefy the soup until smooth.
  • Pour soup from blender into a fine mesh strainer set over a bowl and use a spatula to push soup through the strainer, leaving the tough fibrous material behind.
  • Cool soup to room temperature, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate until thoroughly chilled, about 3 hours.
  • Season cold soup with salt and adjust cayenne pepper. Ladle soup into a serving bowl. Spoon creme fraiche into a plastic squeeze bottle and squeeze the creme fraiche over the top of the soup in a loose spiral. Use a skewer to pull the spiral into flower petal shapes, starting from the middle and quickly pulling the skewer through the creme to make pointed petal shapes. Serve garnished with strips of fresh mint.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 84.4 calories, Carbohydrate 9.4 g, Cholesterol 6.7 mg, Fat 3.6 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 2.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 669.8 mg, Sugar 1.3 g

CHILLED CURRIED PEA SOUP



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Provided by Barbara Kafka

Categories     lunch, soups and stews, appetizer, side dish

Time 1h20m

Yield Four servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 medium onion, peeled and coarsely chopped, about 1 cup
1 1/2 tablespoons curry powder
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 1/4 pounds fresh shelled peas or 2 10-ounce packages frozen peas, thawed
3 cups meat broth (see recipe)
1/2 cup plain low-fat yogurt
2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Combine the onion, curry powder and oil in a two-and-one-half-quart souffle dish or casserole with a tightly fitting lid. Cover and cook at 100 percent power in a 650- to 700-watt oven for three minutes.
  • Remove and uncover. Stir in the peas and broth. Cover and cook at 100 percent power for five minutes.
  • Remove and uncover. Pass through a food mill fitted with a fine blade to remove the skins. Discard the pulp, transfer the soup to a blender or food processor and puree until smooth. Return the soup to the souffle dish and refrigerate at least an hour, until chilled.
  • Just before serving, stir in the yogurt and lime juice. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 183, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 27 grams, Fat 5 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 10 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 883 milligrams, Sugar 11 grams, TransFat 0 grams

CHILLED FRESH PEA AND BUTTERMILK SOUP



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Green peas shine in a soup that gets tang from buttermilk, depth from vermouth, and body from a Yukon Gold potato. Delicate pea tendrils are a fitting garnish, but optional.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Yield 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 cup thinly sliced leek (pale-green parts only, rinsed well)
1 medium Yukon Gold potato, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1/4 cup dry vermouth
2 cups low-sodium chicken stock
2 cups water
1 pound shelled fresh or thawed frozen peas (3 cups)
3/4 cup low-fat buttermilk
Salt and pepper
Pea tendrils, for garnish

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add leek, and cook until softened, about4 minutes. Stir in potato and dry vermouth, and reduce slightly, about 2 minutes. Add chicken stock and water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until potatoes are tender, 7 to 8 minutes.
  • Bring to a boil. Add peas. Cover, and cook just untilpeas are tender and bright green, about 2 minutes. Filling a blender halfway and covering with a kitchentowel, puree soup in batches. Strain through a coarse sieve into a large bowl; discard solids. Stir in buttermilk, and season with salt and pepper. Chill soup for at least 3 hours or up to overnight.Garnish each serving with pea tendrils if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 149 g, Fat 4 g, Protein 7 g

CHILLED SUMMER LETTUCE, LOVAGE AND GARDEN PEA SOUP



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A delightful and refreshing chilled soup for summer - this savoury soup takes its flavour from freshly chopped lovage leaves, which impart a savoury, lemony and celery-like taste. I like to serve this pale green soup in clear glass bowls for maximum impact, with a few chopped leaves sprinkled on top and a swirl of cream. This soup makes an elegant starter for any summer event or a light luncheon dish. Do not be tempted to add more lovage then is suggested, it is a very strong flavoured herb and can be overpowering if used with a heavy hand!

Provided by French Tart

Categories     Greens

Time 3h10m

Yield 4 Bowls, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 -5 medium spring onions, trimmed and chopped
butter or olive oil
1 large cos lettuce or 2 large butterhead lettuce
250 g fresh garden peas or 250 g frozen peas
1 liter vegetable stock
5 -6 leaves fresh lovage, leaves (plus 4 more to garnish)
salt and pepper
cream, for garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • Sweat the spring onions in the oil or butter until soft, then add the peas and lettuce. Pour over two-thirds of the stock, bring to the boil and simmer gently for 5 minutes, or until the peas are tender.
  • Remove from the heat and add the lovage leaves then blend the soup with a hand blender or in a liquidiser. Thin the soup to your preferred texture with the remaining stock. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Place the soup in a container and chill in the fridge for at least 2 to 3 hours. Serve chilled with chopped lovage leaves and a swirl of cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 83.9, Fat 0.6, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 16.8, Carbohydrate 16, Fiber 7.1, Sugar 5.9, Protein 5.5

CHILLED FRESH PEA AND LETTUCE SOUP



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Make and share this Chilled Fresh Pea and Lettuce Soup recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Alia55

Categories     Low Protein

Time 1h30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons butter
2 leeks, finely chopped (white part only)
1/2 head iceberg lettuce, shredded
4 cups fresh peas, shelled
4 cups chicken stock
1/4 cup parsley, chopped
1 teaspoon fresh tarragon
1 teaspoon dried chervil
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
salt
1 cup whipping cream

Steps:

  • In soup pot or large saucepan, melt butter.
  • Add leeks and cook until tender but not brown.
  • Stir in lettuce and cook until wilted.
  • Add peas and combine well.
  • Add stock, parsley, tarragon, chervil, pepper and just a sprinkling of salt.
  • Bring mixture to a boil; reduce heat and cover and cook until peas are tender, about 30 minutes.
  • Puree soup in a blender.
  • Chill thoroughly.
  • Stir in cream.
  • Taste and adjust seasoning.
  • Adjust consistency with additional stock or cream if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 500.3, Fat 31.5, SaturatedFat 18.3, Cholesterol 104, Sodium 432.2, Carbohydrate 40.1, Fiber 9.2, Sugar 15, Protein 16.7

CHILLED PEA SOUP WITH SPICY CRAB



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"Pureed peas make a vibrant, beautiful soup."

Provided by Tyler Florence

Time 1h20m

Yield 4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups frozen peas, thawed
1 14.5-ounce can vegetable broth
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Juice of 1 lemon
Sea salt
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon sambal oelek (Asian chili paste)
Juice of 1/2 lemon
1 cup fresh lump crabmeat, picked over
1/4 bunch mint, finely chopped
Sea salt

Steps:

  • Make the soup: Blend the peas and vegetable broth in a blender until very smooth. With the motor running, slowly pour in the olive oil in a steady stream to emulsify the mixture. Add half of the lemon juice, then chill the soup in the refrigerator for 1 hour. Season with salt and the remaining lemon juice before serving.
  • Prepare the crab: Whisk the olive oil, sambal oelek and lemon juice together in a bowl. Fold in the crabmeat and mint and season with a pinch of salt. Fill small cups or glasses about three-quarters of the way with the chilled pea soup. Garnish each portion with 1 generous tablespoon of the spicy crab and serve immediately.

CHILLED MINTED SWEET PEA SOUP



Chilled Minted Sweet Pea Soup image

Enjoy this chilled minted soup made using sweet peas - perfect for a side.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon butter or margarine
1/3 cup sliced green onions
2 boxes (9 oz each) frozen baby sweet peas
1 1/4 cups vegetable broth (from 14-oz can)
1 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
1/4 teaspoon salt
Crème fraîche or sour cream, if desired
Fresh mint leaves, if desired
Additional freshly ground pepper, if desired

Steps:

  • In 3-quart saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Cook onions in butter, stirring frequently, until tender. Add peas and broth; heat to simmering. Cook 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; cool 20 minutes.
  • In blender, place pea mixture, buttermilk, chopped mint and salt. Cover; blend on medium-high speed about 1 minute, stopping frequently to scrape sides, until smooth. Pour into large bowl. Cover; refrigerate about 1 hour or until well chilled. Garnish individual servings with crème fraîche, mint leaves and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 80, Carbohydrate 11 g, Fat 1/2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 350 mg

CHILLED PEA AND SPINACH SOUP



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Categories     Soup/Stew     Freeze/Chill     Quick & Easy     High Fiber     Spinach     Pea     Spring     Summer     Chill     Gourmet

Yield Serves 2

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound fresh green peas, shelled (about 1 1/2 cups), or 1 1/2 cups thawed frozen
6 ounces spinach leaves (2 cups packed), washed well and spun dry
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon dried tarragon
1/2 teaspoon salt
freshly ground black pepper to taste
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup ice
2/3 cup plain yogurt

Steps:

  • In a saucepan simmer peas, spinach, sugar, tarragon, salt, and pepper in broth 15 minutes, or until peas are very tender. Purée soup in a blender until smooth and transfer to a bowl. Stir in ice and 1/2 cup yogurt, stirring until ice is melted and soup is chilled. Divide soup between 2 bowls and top with remaining yogurt.

CHILLED ENGLISH PEA SOUP WITH EXTRA-VIRGIN OLIVE OIL



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This soup gets all its flavor from the peas. If you can't find really sweet fresh ones, you're better off with frozen baby peas. From Food & Wine

Provided by Bev I Am

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 2h20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 quarts water
salt
4 lbs fresh peas, shelled (4 cups shelled)
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
fresh ground pepper
1 cup cubed bread
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Steps:

  • FOR PEAS: Bring the water to a boil in a large saucepan.
  • Salt the water, then add the peas and bring the water back to a boil.
  • Cook over moderate heat until very tender, about 20 minutes.
  • Drain the peas, reserving the cooking liquid.
  • Set aside 1/4 cup of peas.
  • FOR SOUP: In a food processor, combine the remaining peas with 1/4 cup of the olive oil and 1/4 cup of the reserved cooking liquid and puree until smooth.
  • Work the puree through a fine sieve into a large bowl.
  • Discard the contents of the sieve.
  • Stir in about 4 cups of the cooking liquid and season with salt and pepper; add more cooking liquid if necessary to make a nice, creamy soup.
  • Refrigerate the soup until cold, at least 2 hours.
  • FOR CROUTONS: In a large skillet, melt the butter in the vegetable oil.
  • Add the diced bread and brown the cubes on all sides over moderately high heat, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Drain the croutons on paper towels.
  • TO SERVE: Ladle the cold soup into bowls and garnish each with a few of the croutons and reserved peas.
  • Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with pepper and serve.
  • MAKE AHEAD: The soup can be prepared through Step 2 and refrigerated for up to 1 day.
  • The croutons can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

CHILLED PEA AND TARRAGON SOUP



Chilled Pea and Tarragon Soup image

Categories     Soup/Stew     Herb     Vegetable     Freeze/Chill     Spring     Chill     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon butter
1 small onion, chopped
1 tablespoon all purpose flour
2 14 1/2-ounce cans chicken broth
1 10-ounce package frozen peas or 1 pound fresh peas, shelled
2 teaspoons chopped fresh tarragon
Crème fraîche or sour cream
Fresh tarragon leaves

Steps:

  • Melt butter in heavy medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Add onion and sauté until tender, about 8 minutes. Add flour and stir 2 minutes. Gradually mix in broth. Add peas and chopped tarragon. Simmer until peas are very tender, about 15 minutes. Drain peas, reserving broth. Puree peas in processor. Add 1/2 cup broth and puree until smooth. Gradually blend in remaining broth. Transfer to medium bowl and refrigerate until well chilled. (Can be made 1 day ahead.)
  • Season soup to taste with salt and pepper. Ladle into bowls. Garnish each with small amount of crème fraîche and tarragon leaves and serve.

CHILLED GREEN PEA SOUP WITH MINT AND AVOCADO



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This is a soup that I serve for special occasions (like Easter), and catering events (like weddings). It's relatively simple to make, and creates a wonderful presentation, when served in a martini glass. Although this soup is cooked and then cooled, you can skip the cooking and make the soup entirely in the blender. In...

Provided by Andy Anderson !

Categories     Vegetable Soup

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 Tbsp sweet butter, unsalted, or olive oil (extra virgin)
1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
1 stalk(s) celery, finely chopped
4 c chicken stock, divided
6 c fresh peas or frozen peas, thawed (recommend fresh)
1/4 c fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
1/4 c fresh mint leaves
1 tsp fresh dill, finely chopped
1 Tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 medium ripe avocado, halved, stone removed, and flesh scraped out
salt, kosher variety, to taste
freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1/4 c crème fraîche, for garnish

Steps:

  • 1. Gather your ingredients.
  • 2. Place the stock in a saucepan and bring up to a lite simmer.
  • 3. Chef's Note: In most cases, you want to avoid adding cold ingredients to cooked ingredients; such as a cold stock to the hot veggies. It can do strange things to the taste of your final product.
  • 4. Place the butter (or olive oil) in a large pot over medium heat.
  • 5. Add the onion and the celery, and stir with a wooden spoon until the veggies are softened, about 8 to 10 minutes.
  • 6. Chef's Note: Do not let them brown or burn.
  • 7. Add two cups of the chicken stock, and bring the mixture to a boil.
  • 8. Add the peas, and then immediately reduce the pot to a lite simmer.
  • 9. Allow the pot to lightly simmer for about 5 minutes.
  • 10. Remove from the heat, and add the remainder of the ingredients with the exception of the crème fraîche, salt, and pepper.
  • 11. Purée the soup in a blender, and then season with the salt and pepper, to taste.
  • 12. Chef's Tip: Have some additional stock on hand, just in case the soup is too thick.
  • 13. Use a fine mesh strainer to strain the soup.
  • 14. Cover and place in the refrigerator overnight.
  • 15. Serve cool, with a dollop of crème fraîche. Enjoy.
  • 16. Keep the faith, and keep cooking

Tips:

  • Use fresh peas: Fresh peas have a sweeter flavor and a more tender texture than frozen or canned peas. If you're using frozen peas, thaw them completely before using.
  • Cook the peas properly: Overcooked peas will lose their flavor and become mushy. To prevent this, cook the peas for just a few minutes, until they are bright green and tender.
  • Use a good quality vegetable broth: The vegetable broth you use will make a big difference in the flavor of the soup. Choose a broth that is low in sodium and has a rich, flavorful taste.
  • Add fresh herbs: Fresh herbs, such as mint, basil, or chives, can add a lot of flavor to the soup. Add them just before serving for the best flavor.
  • Serve the soup chilled: Chilled pea soup is a refreshing and delicious summer soup. Serve it with a dollop of sour cream or yogurt, and a sprinkling of fresh herbs.

Conclusion:

Chilled pea soup is a delicious, refreshing, and healthy soup that is perfect for a summer meal. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a delicious and satisfying soup that the whole family will enjoy.

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