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      Title: Fresh Pea & Mint Soup
 Categories: Soups, Vegetables, Poultry
      Yield: 10 Servings
 
      2 tb Olive oil
  1 2/3 c  Shallots; chopped
      2 cl Garlic; minced
      8 c  Fresh peas; shelled -OR-
     32 oz Frozen petite peas
  5 1/2 c  Chicken broth; or more
    1/4 c  Fresh mint; chopped
           More mint; for garnish
 
  In this pretty soup, sweet fresh peas are enhanced with a bit of
  mint.
  
  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 &
  pepper. Ladle into bowls; garnish with additional mint.
  
  Recipe by Sisi and Wil Carroll
  
  Recipe FROM: Bon Appétit, Apr 2010
  
  Formatted by: Dave Drum, Apr 15, 2010
  
  Uncle Dirty Dave's Archives
 
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