Name: Fresh Pea and Mint Soup
Yield: Makes 10 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 2/3 cups chopped shallots (about 6 very large); 2 garlic cloves, minced; 8 cups shelled fresh peas (from about 5 pounds peas in pods) or two 16-ounce bags frozen petite peas, unthawed; 5 1/2 cups (or more) low-salt chicken broth (preferably organic); 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint plus additional for garnish

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Fresh Pea and Mint SoupSusana Howe

In this pretty soup, sweet fresh peas are enhanced with a bit of mint.

Recipe information

Yield
Makes 10 servings

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 2/3 cups chopped shallots (about 6 very large)

2 garlic cloves, minced

8 cups shelled fresh peas (from about 5 pounds peas in pods) or two 16-ounce bags frozen petite peas, unthawed

5 1/2 cups (or more) low-salt chicken broth (preferably organic)

1/4 cup chopped fresh mint plus additional for garnish

Preparation

Step 1
Heat 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.
Step 2
Rewarm soup over medium-low heat. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Ladle into bowls; garnish with additional mint.
What to drink:
Step 3
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).

Nutrition Per Serving

Per serving: 132.4 kcal calories

21.1 % calories from fat

3.1 g fat

0.7 g saturated fat

2.8 mg cholesterol

17.8 g carbohydrates

4.2 g dietary fiber

6.2 g total sugars

13.6 g net carbohydrates

7.1 g protein

#### Nutritional analysis provided by Bon Appétit

TagsSoup Soup/Stew Pea Bean and Legume Vegetable Mint Herbs & Spices Shallot Main Starter Lunch Dinner Nut Free Vegetarian Gluten Free Dairy Free Weeknight Meals Quick Easy Make Ahead Saute Blender Spring Bon Appétit

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