Minted Pea Soup Recipe

Name: Minted Pea Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 cup chopped yellow onion; 1 teaspoon Essence, recipe follows; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 quart chicken stock; 4 cups freshly shelled peas; 1/2 cup heavy cream; 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint; Toasted Pita Bread Triangles; 2 1/2 tablespoons paprika; 2 tablespoons salt; 2 tablespoons garlic powder; 1 tablespoon black pepper; 1 tablespoon onion powder; 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper; 1 tablespoon dried leaf oregano; 1 tablespoon dried thyme

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 cup chopped yellow onion
1 teaspoon Essence, recipe follows
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 quart chicken stock
4 cups freshly shelled peas
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
Toasted Pita Bread Triangles
2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon dried leaf oregano
1 tablespoon dried thyme

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In a large, heavy saucepan, melt the butter over medium-high heat.
2
Add the onion, Essence, and salt, and saute until soft, about 5 minutes.
3
Add the chicken stock and peas and bring to a boil.
4
Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer uncovered until the peas are tender, about 5 to 10 minutes.
5
Remove from the heat and puree with a hand-held immersion blender (or puree in batches in a food processor).
6
Stir in the cream and mint, and serve warm with toasted pita bread triangles.
7
Combine all ingredients thoroughly and store in an airtight jar or container.
8
Recipe from New New Orleans Cooking, by Emeril Lagasse and Jessie Tirsch.
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Published by William and Morrow, 1993.

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

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, 1 cup chopped yellow onion, 1 teaspoon Essence, recipe follows, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Minted 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.

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