Cold Minted Pea Soup
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Cold Minted Pea Soup recipe
Ingredients
| 2 | tablespoons |
olive oil
|
|
| ¼ | cup |
onions
finely chopped |
|
| 2 | cups |
boston lettuce
washed, finely chopped |
|
| 2 | cups |
water
|
|
| 1 | package |
green peas
thawed |
|
| ¼ | cup |
mint leaves
washed |
* |
| 2 | cups |
water
teor heavy cream, ice cold |
|
| ¼ | cup |
chives
snipped |
* |
| 1 | x |
salt and black pepper
|
* |
| 1 | x |
yogurt
plain, for garnish, optional |
* |
Directions
In a saucepan heat the olive oil.
When hot, add the onion, cover and simmer gently for about 3 to 4 minutes or until tender.
Add the lettuce and stir just until wilted.
Add the 2 cups of water and peas and bring just to a boil and cook for 3 to 4 minutes.
Remove from heat and season with salt and pepper.
Purée through a food mill or in a food processor with the mint, then add enough ice water or cream to thin to the desired consistency.
Chill until serving time.
Before serving, adjust the seasoning and serve garnished with chives and yogurt if you wish.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 115g (4.1 oz)Amount per Serving
Calories 11453% of calories from fat
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7g
10%
Saturated Fat 1g
5%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 216mg
9%
Total Carbohydrate
4g
4%
Dietary Fiber 4g
16%
Sugars g
Protein
8g
Vitamin A 45%
•
Vitamin C 14%
Calcium 4%
•
Iron 8%
* based on a 2,000 calorie diet
How is this calculated?
