Frosty Green Pea Soup Recipe

Name: Frosty Green Pea Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon unsalted butter; 6 large green onions, trimmed and thinly sliced (about 3/4 cup); 1 teaspoon orange zest; 1 (16-ounce) bag frozen green peas; 3 cups vegetable broth, divided; 1/2 cup low-fat buttermilk; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper; 6 large fresh mint leaves; Garnishes: 1/3 cup heavy cream, whisked to the consistency of thin white sauce, and 4 mint sprigs

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon unsalted butter
6 large green onions, trimmed and thinly sliced (about 3/4 cup)
1 teaspoon orange zest
1 (16-ounce) bag frozen green peas
3 cups vegetable broth, divided
1/2 cup low-fat buttermilk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
6 large fresh mint leaves
Garnishes: 1/3 cup heavy cream, whisked to the consistency of thin white sauce, and 4 mint sprigs

1
Heat butter in a large heavy saucepan over medium heat 1 minute. Add green onions and orange zest, and saute, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes or until lightly browned. Add peas, reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and cook 10 to 15 minutes more or until soft, stirring once or twice. If peas threaten to scorch, add a small amount of vegetable broth, and stir.
2
Scoop into a blender or food processor, add 1 cup broth and next 4 ingredients, and puree until smooth. Transfer half of mixture to a large nonreactive pitcher.
3
Add remaining 2 cups broth to pea mixture in blender, and puree at high speed until smooth. Combine with mixture in pitcher, cover, and chill at least 2 hours before serving.
4
Whisk well or homogenize with a blender, and ladle into chilled soup bowls. Garnish, if desired.

320

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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: 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, 6 large green onions, trimmed and thinly sliced (about 3/4 cup), 1 teaspoon orange zest, 1 (16-ounce) bag frozen green peas, and more.

Yes, Frosty Green 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.

Frosty Green Pea Soup

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