Chilled English Pea Soup with Extra-Virgin Olive Oil

"This soup gets all its flavor from the peas. If you can't find really sweet fresh ones, you're better off with frozen baby peas. From Food & Wine"
 
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Ready In:
2hrs 20mins
Ingredients:
8
Serves:
4
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ingredients

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directions

  • FOR PEAS: Bring the water to a boil in a large saucepan.
  • Salt the water, then add the peas and bring the water back to a boil.
  • Cook over moderate heat until very tender, about 20 minutes.
  • Drain the peas, reserving the cooking liquid.
  • Set aside 1/4 cup of peas.
  • FOR SOUP: In a food processor, combine the remaining peas with 1/4 cup of the olive oil and 1/4 cup of the reserved cooking liquid and puree until smooth.
  • Work the puree through a fine sieve into a large bowl.
  • Discard the contents of the sieve.
  • Stir in about 4 cups of the cooking liquid and season with salt and pepper; add more cooking liquid if necessary to make a nice, creamy soup.
  • Refrigerate the soup until cold, at least 2 hours.
  • FOR CROUTONS: In a large skillet, melt the butter in the vegetable oil.
  • Add the diced bread and brown the cubes on all sides over moderately high heat, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Drain the croutons on paper towels.
  • TO SERVE: Ladle the cold soup into bowls and garnish each with a few of the croutons and reserved peas.
  • Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with pepper and serve.
  • MAKE AHEAD: The soup can be prepared through Step 2 and refrigerated for up to 1 day.
  • The croutons can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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  1. Don't let the olive oil fool you this is a smooth and rich soup. I loved it!
     
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