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Chilled pea soup

by Christina Julia

Chilled pea soup

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Serves: 5 Prep Time: Cooking Time:
Nutrition facts: 200 calories 20 grams fat
Rating: 5.0/5
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Ingredients

  • 1 large fennel bulb, coarsely chopped
  • 275g/10oz frozen peas, thawed
  • 75ml/3fl oz double cream
  • 1 teaspoon lemon liqueur such as
  • lemon schnapps or limoncello
  • 1 teaspoon chopped spring onion
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint,to garnish

Instructions

  • Put the fennel and 1.2 litres/2pt
    water in a large pan over a
    medium-high heat, and simmer for
    10 minutes. Strain the fennel broth
    and discard the solids.
  • Purée the peas, cream, liqueur and
    spring onions in a blender or food
    processor. Season with salt and
    pepper, then add the broth and
    blend until smooth.
  • Strain the soup through a sieve into
    a metal bowl. Set in a larger bowl,
    and fill the outer bowl with iced
    water to reach halfway up side of
    the inner bowl. Stir until the soup is
    cold. Serve garnished with mint.

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