Recipe

Chilled Minted English Pea Soup Recipe

Add Step-by-Step Photos	Luisascatering / All my dishes 1 year, 4 months ago Great as a summer amuse bouche or first course. I serve this chilled soup in miniature martini glasses (purchased at Crate & Barrell) and a fresh mint leaf. Prep:15m Cook:10m Servings:12	Luisascater
	pea mint crme fraiche

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Ingredients

2 large shallots, sliced

2 Tbsp. unsalted butter

1½ cups English peas, shelled

kosher salt & white pepper to taste

1½ cups homemade chicken stock

1 cup heavy cream

1 Tbsp. fresh mint leaves, finely chopped

about ¼ cup crème fraiche

Directions

In a medium saucepan, sauté the onion in the butter until soft and translucent. Add the peas and the chicken stock. Bring to a boil, lower the heat to a simmer and cook until peas are tender - about 5 minutes.

Place this mixture in a blender and puree until smooth. Put in a bowl and add the cream. Season with salt, pepper, and stir in the mint. Chill at least 4 hours or overnight.

After the soup has been chilled, run it through a sieve, pressing through small bits of mint (important note: do not skip this part! you'll wind up with a grainy texture; the goal is silky smooth texture). At this point, the soup may be very thick. If it is too thick, add milk ¼ cup at a time until it is the desired consistency.

Serve in demitasse cups for a small starter, or shallow bowls for something a little more substantial. Garnish with a dollop of crème fraiche.

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Comments

jimrug1 1 year, 4 months ago said:
What a great recipe! I love the martini glass idea. And I cant stay away from mint... Another keeper.... Jim

elgab89 1 year, 3 months ago said:
I don't know how I missed this one! Such a great presentation, too!

greekgirrrl 1 year, 3 months ago said:
Beautiful recipe!

conner909 1 year, 3 months ago said:
Mini martini glass, eh? Great idea for presentation! I have mint growing too....made the mistake of planting it in the garden instead of in a pot and I cannot get rid of it! May have to use it for Mojitos, also....darn :)

conner909 1 year, 3 months ago said:
Well I should receive my mini-martini glasses and also stainless steel picks in about a week! (What's that saying...imitation is the sincerest form of flattery? Thanks!

softgrey 1 year, 2 months ago said:
Gorgeous presentation!

x-softie

conner909 1 year, 2 months ago said:
Got my mini-martini glasses...will let you know when I put something in them...LOL! May be this Thanksgiving.

nazzb 1 year, 2 months ago said:
Great recipe, although I am not a fan of mint, but would be glorious for a party. Will give it a try.
Nazz

sday5 10 months, 4 weeks ago said:
Pretty little soup

kukla 10 months, 2 weeks ago said:
A very imaginative presentation.
And, one of those very simple recipes that requires only the best of ingredients!

I love it :)

kukla 10 months, 2 weeks ago said:
BTW, do you use salted or unsalted butter?? Or, will it make much difference in the final taste?

luisascatering 10 months, 2 weeks ago said:
It's always best to use unsalted butter because then you can control the salt yourself.

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