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Chilled Sugar Snap Pea Soup Recipe

Chilled Sugar Snap Pea Soup Recipe

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A refreshing and vibrant chilled sugar snap pea soup that is perfect for warm weather. This soup is light, creamy, and bursting with the fresh flavors of sugar snap peas and mint. Topped with a decorative swirl of creme fraiche and fresh mint strips, it’s as beautiful as it is delicious.

Ingredients

For the Soup:

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup leeks, halved lengthwise and chopped
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • Ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
  • 1 pound sugar snap peas, ends and strings removed
  • 2 fresh mint leaves
  • 1 tablespoon creme fraiche
  • 2 fresh mint leaves, cut into very fine strips

Instructions

  1. Cook the Leeks: Heat olive oil in a large pot, add leeks, season with salt, and cook until soft.
  2. Prepare the Broth: Add chicken broth, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Bring to a boil.
  3. Add Peas and Mint: Stir in sugar snap peas and mint leaves. Cook until peas are tender.
  4. Blend the Soup: Transfer vegetables to a blender, add some broth, and puree until smooth.
  5. Strain the Soup: Strain the pureed soup to remove any fibrous material.
  6. Chill the Soup: Refrigerate the soup until thoroughly chilled, about 3 hours.
  7. Season and Serve: Adjust seasoning, ladle into bowls, garnish with creme fraiche and mint strips.