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Green Pea Vichyssoise

By The Canadian Living Test Kitchen

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Green Pea Vichyssoise

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Nutritional Info
Per serving: about -
cal 148
pro 5 g
total fat 6 g
sat. fat 4 g
carb 19 g
fibre 4 g
chol 17 mg
sodium 335 mg
% RDI: -
calcium 5
iron 7
vit A 12
vit C 43
folate 15

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This is a smooth, creamy start for a casual summer meal. Fresh peas, in season for Canada Day, give this cold soup its sweet flavour and velvety texture, but you can also use frozen. This soup is also tasty hot.

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 onions, chopped
  • 1-1/2 cups chicken stock or vegetable stock
  • 2 cups cubed peeled potatoes, (2 potatoes)
  • 2 cups shelled fresh peas, (1-1/2 lb/750 g unshelled)
  • 1 cup 10% cream or milk
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • Garnish:
  • 1/2 cup snow peas, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 sweet red pepper, finely chopped

Preparation

In large saucepan, melt butter over medium-low heat; cook onions, stirring occasionally, until softened, 10 minutes. Add stock, 1 cup (250 mL) water and potatoes; bring to boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Add peas; simmer, covered, until peas are tender, 5 minutes.

In batches, transfer to blender or food processor; pur?until smooth. Transfer to bowl. Blend in cream; stir in salt and pepper. Refrigerate until chilled, about 4 hours. (Make-ahead: Place plastic wrap directly on surface; refrigerate for up to 1 day.)

Garnish: Ladle into bowls; garnish with snow peas and red pepper.

Source : Canadian Living Magazine: July 2003

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