Fresh Pea and Mint Soup

By carinem25

In this pretty soup, sweet fresh peas are enhanced with a bit of mint.

Ingredients

• •2 tablespoons olive oil
• •1 2/3 cups chopped shallots (about 6 very large)
• •2 garlic cloves, minced
• •8 cups shelled fresh peas (from about 5 pounds peas in pods) or two 16-ounce bags frozen petite peas, unthawed
• •5 1/2 cups (or more) low-salt chicken broth (preferably organic)
• •1/4 cup chopped fresh mint plus additional for garnish

Details

Servings 10

Preparation

Step 1

Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium heat. Add shallots and garlic. Sauté until tender, about 7 minutes. Add peas and stir 1 minute. Add 5 1/2 cups broth and bring to simmer. Cook until peas are very tender, about 8 minutes. Cool 15 minutes. Puree soup and 1/4 cup chopped mint in batches in blender until smooth. Return to same pot; thin with more broth by 1/4 cupfuls, if desired. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cool, cover, and chill.

Rewarm soup over medium-low heat. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Ladle into bowls; garnish with additional mint.