Fresh Pea and Mint Soup
Fresh Pea and Mint Soup is a flavorful Continental Global Delicacies dish prepared with quality ingredients. Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium heat.
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
Tap or click any ingredient to check off during cookingStep-by-Step Cooking Method
Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionHeat oil in heavy large pot over medium heat.
Add shallots and garlic.
Sauté until tender, about 7 minutes.
Add peas and stir 1 minute.
Add 5 1/2 cups broth and bring to simmer.
Cook until peas are very tender, about 8 minutes.
Cool 15 minutes.
Puree soup and 1/4 cup chopped mint in batches in blender until smooth.
Return to same pot; thin with more broth by 1/4 cupfuls, if desired.
DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead.
Cool, cover, and chill.
Rewarm soup over medium-low heat.
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Ladle into bowls; garnish with additional mint.
A bottle of bubbly is the perfect way to begin this special meal.
It's also a great pairing for the soup.
We like the crisp acidity and long finish of the Champagne Henriot NV Brut Souverain ($35, France).
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome non-vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.