Cream Of Green Pea Soup With Fresh Mint

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Found this recipe a few years back when i was desperately trying to use up a surplus of frozen green peas. This soup recipe is perfect for a light and lazy summer meal and quick to prepare. Garnish each serving with a mint leaf if desired.

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Steps

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Saute onion , celery and garlic in the olive oil for a few minutes until vegetables soften.

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Add frozen peas , lettuce and broth.

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Heat until very hot but not boiling , then add milk , reduce heat and simmer covered 15 minutes.

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After 15 minutes , transfer the soup mixture into a blender , add the mint and parsley and process until smooth.

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Stir in the salt and white pepper , nutmeg , sour cream and butter.

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Blend soup mixture well by hand.

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Heat through and serve with a smile.

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Ingredients

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yellow onion, celery & leaves, garlic clove, extra virgin olive oil, frozen green peas, romaine lettuce, chicken stock, milk, fresh mint leaves, fresh parsley, salt, white pepper, nutmeg, sour cream, butter