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chilled pea soup

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Recipe by
Francine Lizotte
@ClubFoody
Surrey South, BC

Extremely delicious and very refreshing, this is a recipe you really need on those hot summer days.

yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 5 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For chilled pea soup

  • 1/2 Tbsp
    butter
  • 1/2 Tbsp
    canola oil
  • 1 c
    chopped white onions
  • 1/2 c
    chopped celery
  • 1/2 tsp
    ground Himalayan pink salt, or to taste
  • 2 lg
    cloves garlic, pressed
  • 2 1/4 c
    low-sodium chicken broth
  • 3 c
    frozen peas
  • 1 tsp
    dry thyme leaves (substitute 1 tbsp. fresh)
  • 1/2 tsp
    freshly ground black pepper (I always use mixed peppercorns), or to taste
  • 1/2 c
    half-and-half
  • 3 slice
    bacon, cooked and crumbled for garnish
  • 1 tsp
    fresh chopped chives, for garnish

How To Make chilled pea soup

  • 1
    In a saucepan over medium heat, add butter and oil. Add onions and celery; season with salt. Sauté for 5 minutes.
  • 2
    Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute. Add broth, frozen peas, thyme, and pepper. Stir well and bring to a boil. Reduce heat back to medium and simmer for 5 minutes or until peas are tender, stirring occasionally.
  • 3
    Remove from the heat and allow to cool, about 30 minutes.
  • 4
    Transfer the mixture to the jar of a blender. Process until smooth; taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
  • 5
    Pour in a large bowl and add half-and-half; stir to blend.
  • 6
    Cover and transfer to the fridge for 4 hours or until very chilled. When ready to serve, we’ll garnish with crumbled bacon and chopped chives.
  • 7
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