Fresh Pea Soup

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Nutritional Info

Servings Per Recipe: 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 86.7

Total Fat: 0.6 g
Cholesterol: 3.8 mg
Sodium: 510.7 mg
Total Carbs: 14.6 g
Dietary Fiber: 4.0 g
Protein: 6.6 g

View full nutritional breakdown of Fresh Pea Soup calories by ingredient

Introduction

If fresh late spring peas are available, substitute for the frozen peas. This chilled soup tastes of springtime, and makes a perfect first course before an elegant ham dinner. If fresh late spring peas are available, substitute for the frozen peas. This chilled soup tastes of springtime, and makes a perfect first course before an elegant ham dinner.

Minutes to Prepare: 240

Minutes to Cook: 10

Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

1 pound fresh peas, shelled (or 10-ounce package frozen green peas)

2 green onions, chopped

1/8 teaspoon thyme

Pinch of sugar

2 cups chicken broth

1 cup milk

Salt and pepper, to taste

Nutmeg, freshly grated to garnish

Shredded carrot, to garnish

Directions

Place peas, green onion, thyme, sugar and broth in medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer 10 minutes. Let mixture cool slightly. Puree, in batches, in food processor or blender. Stir in milk, season with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate 4 hours or overnight. Garnish servings with freshly grated nutmeg and shredded carrot.

Makes 4 servings (1 cup each.)

Recipe courtesy of National Pork Board

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