Barefoot Contessa'S Fresh Pea Soup Recipe

Name: Barefoot Contessa'S Fresh Pea Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 2 cups leeks, white and light green parts chopped; 1 cup yellow onion, chopped; 4 cups chicken stock; 2 cups fresh peas or (10 ounce) packages frozen peas; 2 teaspoons kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 1/2 cup creme fraiche; 1/2 cup chives, chopped; garlic-flavored croutons, for serving

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 cups leeks, white and light green parts chopped
1 cup yellow onion, chopped
4 cups chicken stock
2 cups fresh peas or (10 ounce) packages frozen peas
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/2 cup creme fraiche
1/2 cup chives, chopped
garlic-flavored croutons, for serving

1
Heat the butter in a large saucepan, add the leeks and onion, and cook over medium-low heat for 5 to 10 minutes, until the onion is tender.
2
Add the chicken stock, increase the heat to high, and bring to a boil.
3
Add the peas and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, until the peas are tender. (Frozen peas will take only 3 minutes.)
4
Off the heat, add the salt, and pepper.
5
*Puree the soup in batches: place 1 cup of soup in a blender, place the lid on top, and puree on low speed.
6
With the blender still running, open the venthole in the lid and slowly add more soup until the blender is three-quarters full.
7
Pour the soup into a large bowl and repeat until all the soup is pureed.
8
Whisk in the creme fraiche and chives and taste for seasoning.
9
Serve hot with garlic croutons.

568

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, 2 cups leeks, white and light green parts chopped, 1 cup yellow onion, chopped, 4 cups chicken stock, and more.

Yes, Barefoot Contessa'S Fresh Pea Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Barefoot Contessa'S Fresh Pea Soup

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