PEA SOUP WITH MUSHROOM CREAM SAUCE

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Fresh garden peas combine with a hint of basil for a delightfully light spring soup. A unique mushroom drizzle adds extra depth to this beautiful creation. Sally Sibthorpe - Shelby Township, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 pound sliced baby portobello mushrooms, divided
1 tablespoon butter
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 cup half-and-half cream
3 tablespoons sherry or reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
5 cups fresh or frozen peas, divided
3 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons lemon juice
4-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh basil or 1-1/2 teaspoons dried basil

Steps:

  • Set aside 3 tablespoons mushrooms for garnish. In a large skillet, saute remaining mushrooms in butter until tender., Add onion to skillet; saute until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the cream, sherry, thyme and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 2 minutes. Cool slightly. Transfer to a blender; process until smooth. Set aside., In a Dutch oven, combine 4-1/2 cups peas, chicken broth and remaining salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 4 minutes or until peas are tender. Stir in lemon juice and basil; heat through. Transfer to a blender; process in batches until blended., Ladle soup into serving bowls; top with mushroom cream sauce. Garnish with reserved mushrooms and remaining peas.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 169 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 612mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 10g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Anurag Mahato
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This soup is amazing! I've made it several times and it's always a hit. I love the creamy texture and the flavorful broth. I highly recommend this recipe.


The_PHOENIX _GAMER
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I'm not sure what went wrong with my soup. I followed the recipe exactly, but it turned out really watery. I had to add a lot of cornstarch to thicken it up.


Emihle Thando
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This soup was a disaster! I followed the recipe exactly, but the soup was way too thick and the flavor was off. I ended up throwing it away.


Padme 1992
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I followed the recipe exactly and the soup turned out great! The only thing I would change is that I would use less salt next time. It was a little too salty for my taste.


Linford Ochieng
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This pea soup was a bit bland for my taste. I think I would have liked it more if I had added more salt and pepper. The mushroom cream sauce was good, but it didn't really add much flavor to the soup.


Sikander Azam
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out great. I usually add a little extra garlic and thyme, and sometimes I'll use a different type of mushroom, like shiitake or oyster mushrooms. It's always a hit with my friends and family.


Zaman Brohi
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This soup was delicious! I made it for a dinner party and everyone raved about it. The mushroom cream sauce was especially popular. I will definitely be making this again.


Seren Fuller
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I'm not usually a fan of pea soup, but this recipe changed my mind. The mushroom cream sauce really made the dish, and it was so easy to make. I'll definitely be making this again.


Mustafa Junior
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I tried this recipe last night and it was a hit with my family! The soup was creamy, flavorful, and the mushroom cream sauce added a delicious touch. I highly recommend this recipe.


Jason Middleton
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This pea soup with mushroom cream sauce was an absolute delight! The flavors were perfectly balanced, and the creamy sauce was incredibly rich and flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again soon.