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L'Etoile's Minted Pea Soup |
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L'ETOILE'S MINTED PEA SOUP
From executive chef and owner Mark Gresge.
Serves 4
2 cups chicken stock
1 cup water
¼ cup mint (3 large sprigs), plus
more for garnish
3 cups fresh peas, shelled
½ cup diced onion
½ cup heavy cream
Salt
¼ cup heavy cream, whipped (as garnish)
1. Bring the chicken stock, water, and
mint to a boil.
2. Add the peas and onion. Reduce heat;
cover and cook at a low simmer until
peas are tender (no longer than 12
minutes).
3. Let cool. Using a blender, puree in batches
until smooth.
4. Stir in the cream. Salt to taste.
5. Chill the soup in a pitcher. If it separates,
stir well before pouring into chilled
bowls.
6. Top with whipped cream and a small mint
sprig.
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