Cold minted pea soup (mf)
4 Servings
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | tablespoons | Olive oil |
| ¼ | cup | Finely chopped onion |
| 2 | cups | Finely chopped washed boston lettuce leaves |
| 2 | cups | Water |
| 1 | pack | (10 ounces) thawed frozen tiny peas |
| ¼ | cup | Washed mint leaves; packed |
| 2 | cups | Ice water or heavy cream |
| ¼ | cup | Snipped chives |
| Salt and freshly ground black pepper | ||
| Plain yogurt for garnish; optional | ||
Directions
In a saucepan heat the olive oil. When hot, add the onion, cover and simmer gently for about 3 to 4 minutes or until tender. Add the lettuce and stir just until wilted. Add the 2 cups of water and peas and bring just to a boil and cook for 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from heat and season with salt and pepper. Puree through a food mill or in a food processor with the mint, then add enough ice water or cream to thin to the desired consistency.
Chill until serving time. Before serving, adjust the seasoning and serve garnished with chives and yogurt if you wish Yield: 4 servings Copyright, 1996, TV FOOD NETWORK, G.P., All Rights Reserved
Busted by Gail Shermeyer <4paws@...> on June22, 1997 Recipe by: COOKING MONDAY TO FRIDAY SHOW #MF6728 Posted to MC-Recipe Digest V1 #674 by 4paws@... (Shermeyer-Gail) on Jul 15, 1997