Green Pea and Mint Soup

Name: Green Pea and Mint Soup
Total time: 100
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons butter; 4 green onions, chopped; 1 pound frozen or fresh green peas; 2.5 cups vegetable broth or stock; 3 tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves; 2.5 cups milk; salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste; 1 pinch white sugar; 0.5 cup light whipping cream; 2 sprigs fresh mint leaves for garnish

Recipe by dakota kelly from allrecipes.com

2 Hr. 40 Mins.

Ingredients

4 servings

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4 tablespoons butter
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4 green onions, chopped
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1 pound frozen or fresh green peas
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2.5 cups vegetable broth or stock
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3 tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves

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2.5 cups milk
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salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
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1 pinch white sugar
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0.5 cup light whipping cream
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2 sprigs fresh mint leaves for garnish

Instructions

Melt butter in a large saucepan or Dutch oven over low heat. Add the 4 chopped green onions, and cook until softened, but not brown. Stir in the peas, vegetable stock, and 3 tablespoons of chopped fresh mint. Increase heat to medium, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat back to low, cover, and let simmer for about 30 minutes. If you are using frozen peas, 15 minutes is enough.
Using a large slotted spoon, remove about 3 tablespoons of the peas, and set aside for garnish. Pour the soup into a blender or food processor along with the milk, and puree until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Throw in a pinch of sugar if desired. Allow the soup to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate until chilled.
Pour the soup into 4 serving bowls. Swirl 1 tablespoon of light cream into each one, then garnish with reserved peas and sprigs of mint.