Chilled Minted Pea Soup
This easy, refreshing soup combines just four main ingredients, making it ideal for warm days when you need something quick and satisfying. Light, bright, and slightly tangy from the buttermilk, this chilled pea soup with mint offers a soothing, verdant flavor perfect for any summer meal.
Servings: 4
Calories: 133kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound frozen peas blanched
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 0.25 cup fresh mint leaves
- 1 cup buttermilk
- Salt and white pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil a large pot of salted water. Blanch the peas in boiling water for about 3 minutes or until tender. Strain and refresh in an ice bath.
- Transfer the peas into a blender, and add vegetable broth, mint leaves, and the buttermilk. Purée the mixture until it is very smooth.
- Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Pass the soup through a sieve and transfer to a bowl set in a larger bowl of ice and cold water. Chill, occasionally stirring, for 10 minutes, or until chilled.
- Serve chilled in small cups.