Chilled Pea Pod Soup

* Exported from MasterCook *

CHILLED PEA POD SOUP

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Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Soups

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 lb Fresh pea pods
1/2 c Unsalted butter
8 Green onions -- thinly sliced
2 qt Chicken broth
2 tb Fresh tarragon -- minced
16 Romaine lettuce leaves
1/2 c Creme fraiche
Salt & freshly ground pepper
1 pn Sugar, optional
Fresh lemon juice
Creme fraiche
Fresh sprigs tarragon
Steamed fresh green peas

Snap ends and remove strings from pea pods. Melt
butter in heavy large saucepan over medium heat. Saute
pods and onions until onions are tender, about 5
minutes. Add broth and minced tarragon and bring to
boil. Reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes. Mix in
romaine and simmer 5 minutes. Puree soup as finely as
possible in batches in processor using on/off turns,
about 5 minutes. Strain through fine sieve into bowl.
Stir in 1/2 cup creme fraiche. Season with salt,
pepper and sugar or lemon juice if desired. Cool to
room temperature. Cover and refrigerate until well
chilled, at least 4 hours. (Can be prepared 1 day
ahead.) Just before serving, ladle soup into
individual bowls. Top with dollop of creme fraiche and
fresh tarragon sprig. Garnish with fresh peas if
desired.



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