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Spring Pea Soup from Seasonally Jane -- at-home cooking inspired by the seasons. This fresh Spring Pea Soup is a clean recipe with minimal ingredients. The secret ingredients to round out the pea flavor are asparagus and mint.

Spring Pea Soup

This fresh Spring Pea Soup is a clean recipe with minimal ingredients. The secret ingredients to round out the pea flavor are asparagus and mint.
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Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1 cup chopped asparagus
  • ½ chopped yellow onion
  • 4 cups chicken stock
  • 2 10 oz. packages of frozen peas
  • ¼ cup chopped mint
  • Salt & pepper
  • ½ cup heavy cream

Instructions
 

  • Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat, add the asparagus and onion, and cook for 10 minutes until the asparagus is tender.
  • Add the chicken stock, increase the heat to high, and bring to a boil. Add the peas and cook for 3 minutes, until the peas are tender.
  • Remove pot from the heat and add the mint, salt, and pepper.
  • Using a food processor or high-speed blender, puree the soup in batches. Pour the soup into a large bowl and repeat until all the soup is pureed.
  • Whisk in the heavy cream and taste for seasoning. Serve hot.