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Pea Soup with Mint Recipe

Submitted by AuntBea on 2008/03/24

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As a first course, this refreshing soup is served cool or warm.

Pea Soup with Mint Recipe (+)

Directions

Bring onion, potato, and stock to a boil in saucepan. Reduce heat and simmer until the potato is tender. Add thawed peas and remove from heat.
Purée soup in batches using a blender. Add cream as you blend until smooth. Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Add lemon juice and zest. Stir in fresh mint.
Refrigerate until ready to serve. Serve warm or cool, garnish with fresh mint and lemon zest.

Prep Time: 30 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Servings: 6

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Ingredients

-		1 each onion, diced (approximately 1 1/2 cups)
-		1 each red potato, peeled and diced (approximately 1 cup)
-		3 1/2 cups chicken broth
-		20 ounces frozen peas, thawed and drained
-		1/4 cup milk (can also use half-and-half or heavy cream)
		Salt and pepper to taste
		Freshly grated nutmeg, to taste
		Juice of 1/2 fresh lemon, lemon zest for garnish
-		1/8 cup fresh mint leaves, thinly sliced
		Whole mint for garnish

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