Quick Chilled Pea Soup

Name: Quick Chilled Pea Soup
Prep time: 18 min
Cook time: 18 min
Total time: 18 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 473 milliliters fresh baby spinach; 0 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper; 1 Tbsp chopped fresh mint; 1 garlic clove, minced; 2 Tbsps half-and-half; 237 milliliters ice water; 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice; 1 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil; 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil; 408 grams package frozen petite green peas; 0 teaspoons salt; 59 milliliters water

Quick Chilled Pea Soup might be just the soup you are searching for. This recipe serves 4. One serving contains 144 calories, 6g of protein, and 6g of fat. This recipe covers 17% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. It will be a hit at your Autumn event. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, primal, and vegetarian diet. Head to the store and pick up olive oil, lemon juice, garlic clove, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 18 minutes.

Instructions

Reserve 1/2 cup peas from package.

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Peas

Place remaining peas and 1/4 cup water in a microwave-safe dish. Cover with plastic wrap; pierce once with a knife to vent. Microwave at HIGH 5 minutes.

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Water

Peas

Wrap

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Plastic Wrap

Microwave

Knife

Add spinach; cover and microwave at HIGH 2 minutes.

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Spinach

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Microwave

Drain and rinse well with cold water; drain.

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Water

While peas cook, heat a small skillet over medium-high heat.

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Peas

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Frying Pan

Add 1 1/2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil to pan; swirl to coat.

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Extra Virgin Olive Oil

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Frying Pan

Add reserved 1/2 cup peas and 1 minced garlic clove; saut 4 minutes or until peas begin to brown, stirring frequently. Set aside.

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Minced Garlic

Clove

Peas

Place spinach mixture, 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, 1 minced garlic clove, 1 cup ice water, chopped fresh mint, fresh lemon juice, and salt in a blender; blend until smooth (about 4 minutes).

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Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Minced Garlic

Lemon Juice