SPRING PEA SOUP

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Categories     Soup/Stew     Vegetable

Number Of Ingredients 11

Spring Pea Soup with Sauteed Pea Shoots & Fresh Mint
Makes 3 to 4 servings
3 tablespoons butter
1 shallot
Kosher salt
3 cups freshly shelled peas 21f2cups homemade chicken stock,
optional
1 handful. (about 1 cup) fresh pea shoots
8 very fresh mint leaves,cut into thin julienne
2 tablespoons creme fraiche, stirred to loosen
Melt 2 tablespoons of the bufter in a medium saucepan set over medium heat, add the shallots and cook until soft and fragrant, al:>out 4 to 5 minutes. Do not let them brown. Season with salt, add the peas and saute, stirririg constantly, for 2 miriutes. Add the chicken stock, if using, or 21;2 cups water if not and bring to a boil.

Steps:

  • Add the chicken stock, if using, or 21;2 cups water if not and bring to a boil. Simmer gently until the peas are tender, about 12 minutes . Use an immersion blender to puree the peas or pass them through a food mill. Taste, correct for salt and season with black pepper. K~ep warm over a low flame. Melt the remainirig tablespoon of butter in a small saute pan set over medium heat, add the pea shoots and saute for a minute or two, until limp. Season with salt and pepper and remove from the heat. To serve, ladle into soup plates and top with the pea shoots. Scatter a little mint over the soup, drizzle with a little creme fraiche and serve im- mediately. Variations: • Saute scallops (2 or 3 per serving) in clarified butter until just done and add to the soup before topping with pea shoots. • Omit the pea shoots and top the soup with lightly toasted slivered almonds. • Top the soup with crumbled bacon before addirig the pea shoots.

David Needham
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I'm not a big fan of peas, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I'm so glad I did! The soup was delicious and I'll definitely be making it again.


ebrahim said
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This soup was easy to make and very flavorful. I used frozen peas and it still turned out great. I will definitely be making this again.


Sylvia Delarosa
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I'm not usually a fan of pea soup, but this recipe was delicious. The mint and lemon really brightened up the flavor. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Crystal Brende
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This soup is a great way to sneak some extra vegetables into your diet. My kids loved it!


Olivia vinaya Vera naziizi
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I followed the recipe exactly and the soup turned out great. It's a keeper!


Dennis Logic
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This soup is so creamy and delicious. I love the combination of peas, mint, and lemon. It's the perfect soup for a spring day.


Dev Ganesh
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I made this soup for a potluck and it was a hit. Everyone loved it! I especially liked the crispy prosciutto topping. It added a nice touch of texture and flavor.


Ch Usman Goraya
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover peas. I had a bag of frozen peas in my freezer and this recipe was the perfect way to use them up. The soup is also very affordable to make.


COACH DANYAL
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I'm not a fan of peas, but I actually enjoyed this soup. The mint and lemon really help to brighten up the flavor. I would definitely make this soup again.


HERO Kanxo
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This soup is so easy to make and it's absolutely delicious. I love the fresh flavors of the peas and mint. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Kwiet Nite
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I followed the recipe exactly and the soup turned out great. It's a keeper!


Bill Toney
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This soup is so creamy and delicious. I love the combination of peas, mint, and lemon. It's the perfect soup for a spring day.


Md Kholil
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I made this soup for a potluck and it was a hit. Everyone loved it! I especially liked the crispy prosciutto topping. It added a nice touch of texture and flavor.


Rajan Karki
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover peas. I had a bag of frozen peas in my freezer and this recipe was the perfect way to use them up. The soup is also very affordable to make.


Guermande Saintélus
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I'm not a big fan of pea soup, but this recipe changed my mind. The addition of mint and lemon really elevates the dish. I also appreciate how simple it is to make.


Zandile Mkhize
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This soup was so easy to make and packed with flavor. I used fresh peas from my garden and they were so sweet and delicious. I also added a bit of lemon zest to brighten up the flavors. My family loved it!