Starters/Snacks Chilled Pea & Mint Soup
Serves : 4
Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cooking Time: 30 minutes
Ingredients
- 50g (2oz) butter
- 2 shallots, peeled and finely chopped
- 450g (1lb) fresh peas, shelled weight
- 900ml (1½pt) vegetable or chicken stock
- 150ml (¼pt) single cream
- 2tbsp finely chopped fresh mint
To garnish:
- 8tbsp single cream
- Small mint leaves
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- A few cooked peas, for decoration
Method
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Heat the butter in a large pan and fry the shallots over a gentle heat until softened but not browned. Add the peas, pour in the stock and bring to the boil. Cover the pan and simmer for 20 minutes.
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Remove the pan from the heat and purée the peas, shallots and their cooking liquid in several batches in a food processor or liquidizer. Pour into a bowl and leave to cool completely.
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Stir in the half the cream, season with salt and pepper and finally stir in the mint. Chill well before serving garnished with a swirl of cream and small mint leaves.
