ENGLISH PEA SOUP WITH MINT WITH ANDREW
Andrew Carmellini, the executive chef at Cafe Boulud, shares a recipe for English pea soup with mint.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dinner Recipes Dinner Side Dishes
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil; add a generous amount of salt. Add peas, and cook for 5 minutes. Drain, and run under cold water to stop cooking, then drain again; set aside.
- Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add onions and cook, stirring frequently, until tender and translucent, but not brown, about 5 minutes. Stir in crushed red-pepper flakes and stock. Bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer, and cook for 15 minutes.
- Place half of the cool peas in blender jar with half of the simmered broth. Cover lid with a kitchen towel, as hot liquid will expand when blended. Puree until smooth. Add half of the creme fraiche and half of the mint, and puree. Pass through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean saucepan. Repeat with remaining peas, broth, creme fraiche, and mint.
- Place saucepan over medium heat until hot. Taste, and adjust for seasoning. The soup may be cooled completely at this point and stored refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3 days or frozen for up to one month. Bring soup to a boil before serving.
- Ladle soup into warm bowls and serve with croutons.
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Paul Aaron Roman
roman.p@gmail.comI'm not a big fan of mint, so I omitted it from the recipe. The soup was still delicious, but I think it would have been even better with the mint.
john Turton
jt99@yahoo.comThis pea soup is a great way to use up leftover peas. I also added some leftover chicken and it was a delicious addition.
Cecilia alvarado
cecilia.alvarado@gmail.comI've made this pea soup several times and it's always a hit. It's so creamy and flavorful, and the mint adds a really nice touch.
Salah Basheer Al Juzuli
salah.b@gmail.comI'm not sure what I did wrong, but my pea soup turned out really bland. I think I might have added too much water.
Godstime Philip
p_g73@gmail.comI made this soup for my family and they all loved it. It's a great soup for a weeknight meal because it's so easy to make.
Odinaka Kenny Udeh
o@hotmail.co.ukThis pea soup is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the bright green color of the soup and the fresh mint flavor.
Dwayne Matthews
dwaynem@hotmail.frI'm not a big fan of peas, but this soup was surprisingly delicious. The mint really helped to balance out the flavor of the peas.
Nancy Andis
na79@hotmail.comThis pea soup is a great way to warm up on a cold winter day. It's hearty and filling, and the mint adds a refreshing touch.
Laisa Ledua
ledua_l@yahoo.comI made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! I'm definitely going to be making it again.
lukman Usman
lukman@gmail.comThis soup is a great way to use up leftover peas. I also added some leftover ham and it was a delicious addition. My husband and I both really enjoyed this soup.
Elizabeth Sanchez
selizabeth@hotmail.comI've been making this pea soup for years and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious. I love the bright green color of the soup and the fresh mint flavor.
Lloyd O.O.F Bucknor
l-bucknor@hotmail.comI tried this recipe and it was a disaster. The soup was bland and the mint was overpowering. I won't be making this again.
Ko Tun
t@hotmail.comThis pea soup was a hit at my party! Everyone raved about how creamy and flavorful it was. I'll definitely be making it again.
Id1ot Elias
elias@yahoo.comJust made this soup and it's absolutely delicious! I love the combination of peas, mint, and bacon. It's a perfect soup for a cold winter day.
Latoya Holmes
hl@hotmail.frEasy to follow recipe! I made this for dinner last night and my family loved it. The soup was creamy and flavorful, and the mint added a nice pop of freshness.
ShahinSha Forhadnagar
f-shahinsha@yahoo.comThis pea soup is divine! The mint adds a refreshing touch that perfectly complements the sweet peas. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. Highly recommend!