Traditionally (from what I hear), chilled pea soups are made
with English peas, but thanks to the very user-friendly sugar snap, not only is
there no shelling involved here, but I think they impart an even sweeter flavor. Speaking of sweet flavor, you’re going to want to contrast
that by garnishing with some sour cream or crème fraiche. If you can’t get or
have that, then use a few drops of lemon juice or rice vinegar to balance the
flavors.
As far as the mint goes though, I’d make every effort to obtain some, as I can’t imagine another herb pairing as well. Lastly, the Snoop Dogg reference in the title foreshadows a Snoop Dogg reference made during the garnishing portion of the video. For more information, ask your kids. I hope you give this lovely, spring soup a try soon. Enjoy!
As far as the mint goes though, I’d make every effort to obtain some, as I can’t imagine another herb pairing as well. Lastly, the Snoop Dogg reference in the title foreshadows a Snoop Dogg reference made during the garnishing portion of the video. For more information, ask your kids. I hope you give this lovely, spring soup a try soon. Enjoy!
Ingredients for about 6 cups of soup:
1 tbsp olive oil
1 cup sliced leeks
4 cups chicken broth
salt, pepper, and cayenne to taste
1 pound sugar snap peas
2 mint leaves
20 comments:
Would this soup also taste good if it was served hot? Looks amazing either way!
Would this soup also be good if served hot? Looks great either way, just curious. Thanks!
wow that looked nice... call me crazy though, couldnt help but wonder what it would taste like with some smoked ham (cold) floating on top?
cheers from vienna,
daniel
gonna have to try it hot chef,cause me loves hot green pes soup,thanx for another awesome one....you still rock!
I tried it hot, but was much better cold IMO!
Perfect timing. Just got a fresh batch of sugar peas and going give this a whirl.
"Rolling down the street, sniffing mint-o, sipping on chilled pea soup."
nicely done :)
Could you use an immersion blender instead? My blender stinks!
Oh wow! I just picked a few pounds of snap peas and was wonderin' what to do with them. I have onions and mint as well. You're the best...kiss you if I could! Don't have a scale but about 3 cups of snap peas in a pound?
sounds close enough!
could I make this with shelled edamame, or would that just be gross?
only one way to find out! Never tried.
Chef John.........could I leave a little of the left over strained "pea paste" in the soup to give it just a tad more thickness? I loved the soup but, personally, would like it a little thicker.
its a little fibrous, but you can if you like! Or use less stock.
I made this for my family and they loved it!!! (but I served it hot - sorry!) They think I am so talented now lol
I made this for my family and they loved it! (but I served it hot - sorry!) They think I'm super talented now lol
I made a similar soup this weekend, only I used basil instead of mint Plant is going nuts right now) and I added a seared scallop to each bowl. Worked pretty well
I think I over-pureed, because when I strained the soup, there was almost nothing left behind. Oops. :)
Even better!
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