Chilled Snap Pea Soup

Name: Chilled Snap Pea Soup
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 5 h
Total time: 5 h 40 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 3 carrots; 7 cups water, divided; 1/8 teaspoon saffron thread; 12 ounces sugar snap peas, ends trimmed; 1 quart vegetable stock or 1 quart broth; 2 ounces chopped scallions; 2 ounces diced celery; 1 ounce minced fresh oregano; kosher salt; white pepper; 4 ounces plain nonfat yogurt; 6 sprigs fresh oregano

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Ready In:: 5hrs 40mins
Ingredients:: 12
Serves:: 4

ingredients

3 carrots
7 cups water, divided
¹⁄₈ teaspoon saffron thread
12 ounces sugar snap peas, ends trimmed
1 quart vegetable stock or 1 quart broth
2 ounces chopped scallions
2 ounces diced celery
1 ounce minced fresh oregano
kosher salt
white pepper
4 ounces plain nonfat yogurt
6 sprigs fresh oregano

directions

Peel and cut the carrots into 18 1/2-inch discs of equal size. In a small saucepan over medium-high heat, place 3 cups water and saffron threads; bring to a boil and add the carrots. Return to a boil, then remove from heat, and allow to cool in the saffron water.
The carrots should be just tender and well-flavored with saffron. Drain and pat dry. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
In a large saucepan over high heat, bring 4 cups water to a boil; add snap peas. Cook for 30 seconds or until crisp-tender and bright green.
Immediately remove from heat and drain into a sieve. Rinse under cold water until peas are well chilled. Drain and dry well. Remove 18 snap peas for garnish and refrigerate until ready to use.
In a large saucepan over medium-high heat, place vegetable stock; bring to a boil and add remaining snap peas, scallions, celery, oregano, salt, and pepper. Return to a boil; immediately reduce heat and simmer 3 minutes.
In a food processor or blender, puree soup mixture until smooth. Pour pureed soup mixture into a non-porous container and place in an ice water bath to quickly cool. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
When ready to serve, whisk in yogurt and adjust seasonings if necessary. Serve in chilled soup bowls.
Garnish each bowl with 3 carrot discs, 3 snap peas, and a fresh oregano spring. Serve immediately.

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