CHILLED FRESH PEA AND BUTTERMILK SOUP
Green peas shine in a soup that gets tang from buttermilk, depth from vermouth, and body from a Yukon Gold potato. Delicate pea tendrils are a fitting garnish, but optional.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Appetizers
Yield 1 cup
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add leek, and cook until softened, about4 minutes. Stir in potato and dry vermouth, and reduce slightly, about 2 minutes. Add chicken stock and water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until potatoes are tender, 7 to 8 minutes.
- Bring to a boil. Add peas. Cover, and cook just untilpeas are tender and bright green, about 2 minutes. Filling a blender halfway and covering with a kitchentowel, puree soup in batches. Strain through a coarse sieve into a large bowl; discard solids. Stir in buttermilk, and season with salt and pepper. Chill soup for at least 3 hours or up to overnight.Garnish each serving with pea tendrils if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 149 g, Fat 4 g, Protein 7 g
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Degeratu Constantin Tudor Cristin
[email protected]I love the vibrant green color of this soup. It's so inviting and refreshing.
Rabia curtan
[email protected]This soup was a great way to use up some leftover peas. It was quick and easy to make, and it tasted great.
Arif Muhammad
[email protected]I thought the soup was a little bland. I added some salt and pepper and it was much better.
Darryll Pearce
[email protected]This soup was easy to make and very delicious. I will definitely be making it again.
Arslan zafir
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of buttermilk, but I loved this soup. The buttermilk flavor was very subtle and it really complimented the peas.
Maci
[email protected]This was the perfect soup to serve on a hot day. It was light and refreshing, and the flavors were amazing.
Dansoman Laststop
[email protected]I made this soup for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. I even had people asking for the recipe.
Anarjith Yadv
[email protected]This soup was a bit too thick for my taste, but it was still very good. I think I would add a little more buttermilk next time to thin it out.
Niaz Mohammad Waqar
[email protected]I was a bit hesitant to try this soup because I'm not a big fan of peas, but I'm so glad I did! The peas were cooked perfectly and had a wonderful flavor. The buttermilk added a nice tanginess that really brought the soup together.
Ghazanfar Yaseen
[email protected]I've made this soup several times now, and it's always a hit. My friends and family love it. It's so easy to make, and it's always delicious.
Barankhanpahtan Barankhanpahtan
[email protected]This chilled fresh pea and buttermilk soup was a delightful surprise! The vibrant green color was so inviting, and the creamy texture was incredibly smooth. The flavors were perfectly balanced, with a subtle sweetness from the peas and a tangy kick f