Make-Ahead Pea Soup with Shallot, Lemon, and Parmesan
You can never have too many soup recipes, so give Make-Ahead Pea Soup with Shallot, Lemon, and Parmesan a try. This recipe makes 2 servings with 229 calories, 7g of protein, and 12g of fat each. This recipe covers 15% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. Autumn will be even more special with this recipe. If you have shallot, peas, rind lemon, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, primal, and vegetarian diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 30 minutes.
Instructions
Place lemon rind in shallow pan and cover with cold water. Bring to a simmer, and then pour out water. Repeat once more, then set lemon rinds aside.
Melt butter in large saucepan over low heat.
Add onions, shallots, and a pinch of salt and cook until softened and translucent, 5 to 6 minutes.
Add peas to saucepan and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
Add lemon rinds and stock and bring to a boil. Immediately remove from the heat and stir in mint.
Let cool slightly, 5 to 10 minutes, then blend in blender or food processor until smooth.
Add Parmesan and blend again. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Serve immediately or chill for later use. Reheat in microwave until warm.