Chilled Pea Soup with Mint Pesto |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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This chilled pea soup is a great choice for an elegant first course and features pureed frozen peas flavored with a savory mint pesto. You can substitute fresh peas for frozen. Ingredients:
1 teaspoon butter |
1/2 cup sliced green onions |
1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour |
1 1/2 cups 1% low-fat milk |
1 (14-ounce) can fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth |
1 (1-pound) package frozen green peas, unthawed |
6 tablespoons mint pesto |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper |
mint sprigs (optional) |
Directions:
1. Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onions; cook 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Sprinkle flour over onions, and cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Stir in milk and broth. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly; cook 3 minutes or until slightly thick. Add peas; cook 5 minutes.
2. Place half of pea mixture in a blender. Remove center piece of blender lid (to allow steam to escape); secure lid on blender. Place a clean dishtowel over opening in the blender lid (to prevent spills). Process until smooth. Pour pureed pea mixture through a sieve over a large bowl, pressing mixture with a spatula. Reserve liquid; discard solids. Repeat procedure with remaining pea mixture. Stir in Mint Pesto, salt, and pepper; cover and chill. Garnish with mint sprigs, if desired.
3. Note: Nutritional analysis includes Mint Pesto.
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