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

Adelugba Omolade
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover peas.


Mubasher Hussain
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I'm going to make this soup for my next dinner party.


Stephen moss
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This soup looks amazing.


Md: Nime
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I can't wait to make this soup.


Vinwar Duski
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This soup is a must-try!


Amber Maas
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5 stars!


Amanda Leal
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This soup is a keeper.


Inathi Mnyimba
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I'll definitely be making this again.


Abdul vahap Mannan
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Yum!


kashere tech
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This soup is delicious! I love the combination of peas and buttermilk. It's also very easy to make.


Robert Torres
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I'm not a big fan of peas, but I really enjoyed this soup. The buttermilk and herbs really make it something special.


Suzaan Mostert
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This soup is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Ochayi Moses
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I love the simplicity of this soup. It's made with just a few fresh ingredients and it's packed with flavor.


Mr ICM ZAMBIA
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover peas. I also added some chopped carrots and celery to the soup for extra flavor.


Daniel Reigle
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I added some chopped bacon to the soup and it gave it a nice smoky flavor. I also used a bit of lemon zest to brighten up the flavor.


Tahamil Ahsan
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This soup was easy to make and turned out great. I used frozen peas and it still tasted fresh and delicious.


Fakorede Sarah
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I made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone raved about how flavorful and creamy it was.


Shamim Nakalema
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This soup is so light and refreshing, perfect for a summer lunch. I love the pop of color from the peas.


Mohammad Shofiq Ahmme Ornob
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I'm not a big fan of buttermilk, but this soup was surprisingly delicious. The peas and herbs really balance out the tanginess of the buttermilk.


md mynul
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This soup was a hit at my dinner party! Everyone loved the refreshing, creamy texture and the vibrant green color. I will definitely be making this again.