Chilled Pea, Lettuce and Herb Soup Recipe

Name: Chilled Pea, Lettuce and Herb Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 2 leeks, white and light green part only, cleaned and sliced; Salt to taste; 5 cups frozen or fresh peas (1 1/2 pounds, or 2 12-ounce bags frozen); 3 cups, tightly packed, coarsely chopped Boston or bibb lettuce; 5 cups chicken stock, vegetable stock or water; ⅓ cup coarsely chopped fresh tarragon leaves; 1/4 cup coarsely chopped flat-leaf parsley leaves; 1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh mint leaves; 1/4 cup chopped chives, plus additional for garnish; Chopped fresh tarragon, chives and/or mint for garnish

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 leeks, white and light green part only, cleaned and sliced
Salt to taste
5 cups frozen or fresh peas (1 1/2 pounds, or 2 12-ounce bags frozen)
3 cups, tightly packed, coarsely chopped Boston or bibb lettuce
5 cups chicken stock, vegetable stock or water
⅓ cup coarsely chopped fresh tarragon leaves
1/4 cup coarsely chopped flat-leaf parsley leaves
1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh mint leaves
1/4 cup chopped chives, plus additional for garnish
Chopped fresh tarragon, chives and/or mint for garnish

1
Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over medium heat in a large, heavy soup pot or Dutch oven.
2
Add the leeks and a pinch of salt.
3
Cook, stirring, until tender, about five minutes.
4
Add the peas, lettuce and stock or water, and bring to a boil.
5
Add salt to taste, reduce the heat, cover and simmer five minutes.
6
Remove from the heat.
7
Drain through a strainer set over a bowl, and allow the vegetables and the broth to cool for 15 minutes.
8
Taste the broth, and season as desired.
9
Working in batches, puree the vegetables and herbs in a blender with the broth and additional olive oil for two minutes until frothy and smooth.
10
Pour into a bowl, and stir to combine.
11
Taste and adjust seasonings.
12
Chill for several hours.
13
Serve, garnishing with additional chives, tarragon and/or mint.

847

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

109

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 2 leeks, white and light green part only, cleaned and sliced, Salt to taste, 5 cups frozen or fresh peas (1 1/2 pounds, or 2 12-ounce bags frozen), and more.

Yes, Chilled Pea, Lettuce and Herb 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.

Chilled Pea, Lettuce and Herb Soup

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