Chilled (Canned Or Fresh) Pea And Mint Soup Recipe

Name: Chilled (Canned Or Fresh) Pea And Mint Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 900 g fresh peas (2 lb) or 450 g frozen peas (1 lb); 50 g butter (2 oz) or 50 g margarine (2 oz); 1 onion, roughly chopped; 570 ml milk (1 pint); 570 ml chicken stock (1 pint); 3 large mint sprigs; mint (to garnish); 1 pinch caster sugar; salt (to taste); pepper (to taste); 150 ml single cream (5 fl oz)

Servings: persons

1
Shell the fresh peas.
2
Melt butter in a saucepan and gently saute the onion until it is soft but not brown.
3
Remove the onion mixture from the heat and mix in the milk, stock, peas, 2-3 mint sprigs, sugar, salt and pepper. Bring to the boil, Stirring regularly (if using frozen peas add them now, straight from frozen, no need to thaw them first).
4
Simmer, covered for about 30 minutes or until the peas are really tender. Let it cool just a little bit, then puree the mixture using a food processor , blender or by rubbing though a fine sieve.
5
Add fresh cream to the puree, mix well and then chill for 2 hours.
6
Serve chilled, garnished with sprigs of fresh mint.

830

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 900 g fresh peas (2 lb) or 450 g frozen peas (1 lb), 50 g butter (2 oz) or 50 g margarine (2 oz), 1 onion, roughly chopped, 570 ml milk (1 pint), and more.

Yes, Chilled (Canned Or Fresh) Pea And Mint 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chilled (Canned Or Fresh) Pea And Mint Soup

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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