Peasy Easy Sweet Pea and Mint Soup
"Serve this delicious bright and easy Sweet Pea and Mint Soup chilled, or hot. Garnish with goat cheese, fresh mint and basil, and fresh peas...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 small onion (, finely chopped (heaping ½ cup))
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1 pound fresh or frozen green peas plus 6 ounces frozen green peas
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3 cups water
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¼ cup plus 2 tablespoons lightly packed fresh mint leaves
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1/4 cup lightly packed fresh basil leaves
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1 teaspoon sea salt
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Goat cheese (, sour cream or crème fraîche, as needed)
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Fresh shelled peas (, or sliced snow peas)
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Mint and basil leaves (, for garnish)
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Optional: pea shoots or tendrils
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