Cold Minted Pea Soup(Mf)

* Exported from MasterCook *

Cold Minted Pea Soup (Mf)

Recipe By : COOKING MONDAY TO FRIDAY SHOW #MF6728
Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Soup-Ss Cold-Ss

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
2 cups finely chopped washed boston lettuce
-- leaves
2 cups water
1 package (10 ounces) thawed frozen tiny peas
1/4 cup washed mint leaves -- packed
2 cups ice water or heavy cream
1/4 cup snipped chives
salt and freshly ground black pepper
plain yogurt for garnish -- optional

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

Busted by Gail Shermeyer <4paws@netrax.net> on June22, 1997




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