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Ingredients
- 2 lb Fresh pea pods
- 1/2 c. Unsalted butter
- 8 x Green onions, thinly sliced
- 2 quart Chicken broth
- 2 Tbsp. Fresh tarragon, chopped
- 16 x Romaine lettuce leaves
- 1/2 c. Creme fraiche Salt & freshly grnd pepper
- 1 pch Sugar, optional Fresh lemon juice Creme fraiche Fresh sprigs tarragon Steamed fresh green peas
Directions
- Snap ends and remove strings from pea pods. Heat butter in heavy large saucepan over medium heat. Saute/fry pods and onions till onions are tender, about 5 min. Add in broth and chopped tarragon and bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer 15 min. Fold in romaine and simmer 5 min. Puree soup as finely as possible in batches in processor using on/off turns, about 5 min. Strain through fine sieve into bowl. Stir in 1/2 c. creme fraiche. Season with salt, pepper and sugar or possibly lemon juice if you like. Cold to room temperature. Cover and chill till well chilled, at least 4 hrs. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead.) Just before serving, ladle soup into individual bowls. Top with dollop of creme fraiche and fresh tarragon sprig. Garnish with fresh peas if you like.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 320g | |
| Recipe makes 8 servings | |
| Calories 162 | |
| Calories from Fat 106 | 65% |
| Total Fat 12.01g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat 7.41g | 30% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 31mg | 10% |
| Sodium 381mg | 16% |
| Potassium 379mg | 11% |
| Total Carbs 8.97g | 2% |
| Dietary Fiber 3.8g | 13% |
| Sugars 3.05g | 2% |
| Protein 5.33g | 9% |
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