Zutaten für Barefoot Contessa's Fresh Pea Soup
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup chopped leeks
- 1/2 cup chopped yellow onion
- 4 cups chicken stock
- 2 cups fresh or frozen peas
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup crème fraîche
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
- garlic flavored croutons (optional)
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Zubereitung von Barefoot Contessa's Fresh Pea Soup
- Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large saucepan over medium-low heat. Add 1 cup chopped leeks and 1/2 cup chopped onion and cook for 5-10 minutes, until softened.
- Pour in 4 cups of chicken stock, increase heat to high, and bring to a boil.
- Add 2 cups of fresh or frozen peas and cook for 3-5 minutes, or until tender. If using frozen peas, you may not need to cook them as long.
- Remove from heat and stir in 1 teaspoon of salt and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper.
- Carefully puree the soup in batches using an immersion blender or a regular blender (following manufacturer's instructions for safe blending of hot liquids).
- If using a regular blender, blend 1 cup of soup at a time until smooth.
- Return the pureed soup to the saucepan.
- Stir in 1/4 cup crème fraîche and 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve hot, garnished with garlic croutons (optional).
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
34 g
Sugar
47g
Fat
38g
Carbs
10g
