Chilled Pea and Leek Soup

chilled pea and leek soup
Chilled Pea and Leek Soup
Makes 8 to 10 servings
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Ingredients
  1. 3 tablespoons butter
  2. 2 leeks, thinly sliced
  3. 1 shallot, minced
  4. 2 (32-ounce) cartons chicken stock
  5. 2 pounds fresh or frozen peas
  6. 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  7. ¼ teaspoon salt
  8. ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  9. Garnish: sliced radish, sliced chives
Instructions
  1. In a large Dutch oven, melt butter over medium heat. Add leeks and shallot; cook for 4 to 5 minutes or until tender. Add chicken stock and peas, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer for 30 minutes. Let cool for 20 minutes.
  2. In the work bowl of a food processor, purée soup in batches. Return puréed soup to pot, stir in cream, salt, and pepper, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from heat, and let cool for 30 minutes. Refrigerate for 4 hours or up to 2 days. Garnish with radish and chives, if desired.
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