CHILLED PEA AND TARRAGON SOUP
Categories Soup/Stew Herb Vegetable Freeze/Chill Spring Chill Bon Appétit
Yield Serves 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Melt butter in heavy medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Add onion and sauté until tender, about 8 minutes. Add flour and stir 2 minutes. Gradually mix in broth. Add peas and chopped tarragon. Simmer until peas are very tender, about 15 minutes. Drain peas, reserving broth. Puree peas in processor. Add 1/2 cup broth and puree until smooth. Gradually blend in remaining broth. Transfer to medium bowl and refrigerate until well chilled. (Can be made 1 day ahead.)
- Season soup to taste with salt and pepper. Ladle into bowls. Garnish each with small amount of crème fraîche and tarragon leaves and serve.
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Jermaine Jones
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my soup turned out bland. I'm not sure what went wrong.
maureen regan
[email protected]I thought this soup was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either.
Toby Wood
[email protected]I couldn't find fresh tarragon, so I used dried tarragon instead. It was still good, but I think it would have been better with fresh tarragon.
shinkleihh
[email protected]This soup was a bit too thick for my taste, so I added a little bit of water to thin it out.
Maria Flores
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of tarragon, so I used thyme instead. It was still delicious!
Haruna Mustapha
[email protected]This soup is a great make-ahead dish. I made it the night before my party, and it was even better the next day.
Hard Target
[email protected]I added a bit of extra lemon juice to my soup, and it was perfect! The acidity really helped to brighten up the flavors.
Lucy Davis
[email protected]This soup is so easy to make, and it's a great way to use up fresh peas. I also like that it can be served chilled or warm.
Kaydener Young
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about the tarragon, but it really works in this soup. It adds a nice herbal flavor that complements the peas perfectly.
Jay Hamilton
[email protected]This soup was a hit at my last dinner party! Everyone loved the refreshing flavor and the beautiful green color. I will definitely be making this again.
Crystal Pongallo
[email protected]I've tried many chilled pea soups before, but this one is definitely my favorite! The tarragon adds a lovely flavor that really brightens up the dish. I also love that it's so easy to make. I'll definitely be making this again this summer.