Fresh Spring Pea Soup

Fresh Spring Pea Soup is a French style soup using lettuce in it's base. It's beautiful color and delicate flavor make perfect for a light lunch or supper.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Course Brunch, Dinner, Lunch, Main Dish - Vegetarian, MM-Blue, Soups and Stews

Cuisine French

Servings people

Calories 366 kcal

Equipment

immersion blender

Ingredients

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 large leek white and light green parts, minced
1 large head bibb lettuce or other lettuce 6 cups shredded total
1/4 cup Italian parsley roughly chopped
4 cups chicken stock
2 cups green peas frozen and rinsed, or fresh - blanched til tender
1/2 cup cream optional

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sour cream for garnish optional

Instructions

In a 4-quart saucepan, melt the butter into the olive oil. When the foam subsides, add the leeks and cook until they are soft. Do not brown. This will take 8 to 10 minutes.
Add the lettuce and the parsley to the pan and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 to 2 minutes until wilted. Add the chicken stock and the peas. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes.
Take the soup off the stove and use an immersion blender to pureé until smooth.
Return soup to the heat, season with the salt and pepper, and finish with the cream. Heat until the soup is hot, but not boiling, and season again. Serve immediately.

Notes

Nutrition

Calories: 366kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 11gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 63mgSodium: 363mgPotassium: 571mgFiber: 4gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 2840IUVitamin C: 36mgCalcium: 66mgIron: 2mg

Keyword lettuce, peas, soup

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