CREAM OF GREEN PEA SOUP WITH FRESH MINT

Cream of Green Pea Soup With Fresh Mint image

Provided by COOKGIRl

Time 30m

Yield 2-3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup finely chopped yellow onion
1 cup finely minced celery & leaves
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
2 cups frozen green peas
1 cup chopped romaine lettuce or 1 cup mixed greens
1 cup chicken stock or 1 cup vegetable stock
1/2 cup milk
4 tablespoons fresh mint leaves, chopped (NOT dried)
2 tablespoons fresh parsley
salt
white pepper
1 dash freshly ground nutmeg
1/2 cup real sour cream
1/2 tablespoon butter

Steps:

Saute onion, celery and garlic in the olive oil for a few minutes until vegetables soften.
Add frozen peas, lettuce and broth. Heat until very hot but not boiling, then add milk, reduce heat and simmer covered 15 minutes.
After 15 minutes, transfer the soup mixture into a blender (or use an immersion blender), add the mint and parsley and process until smooth.
Stir in the salt and white pepper, nutmeg, sour cream and butter. Blend soup mixture well by hand. Heat through and serve with a smile.

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