Chilled Pea Soup
Extremely delicious and very refreshing, this easy Chilled Pea Soup is a recipe you really need on those hot summer days.
Ingredients
- 1/2 tbsp. butter
- 1/2 tbsp. canola oil tips & tricks
- 1 cup white onions, chopped
- 1/2 cup celery, chopped tips & tricks
- 1/2 tsp. ground Himalayan pink salt, or to taste
- 2 large cloves garlic, pressed
- 2 1/4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 3 cups frozen peas
- 1 tsp. dry thyme leaves (substitute 1 tbsp. fresh)
- 1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper (I always use mixed peppercorns), or to taste
- 1/2 cup half-and-half
- 3 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled for garnish tips & tricks
- 1 tsp. fresh chopped chives, for garnish tips & tricks
Directions
- In a saucepan over medium heat, add butter and oil. Add onions and celery; season with salt. Sauté for 5 minutes.
- Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute. Add broth, frozen peas, thyme, and pepper. Stir well and bring to a boil. Reduce heat back to medium and simmer for 5 minutes or until peas are tender, stirring occasionally.
- Remove from the heat and allow to cool, about 30 minutes.
- Transfer the mixture to the jar of a blender. Process until smooth; taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Pour in a large bowl and add half-and-half; stir to blend.
- Cover and transfer to the fridge for 4 hours or until very chilled. When ready to serve, we’ll garnish with crumbled bacon and chopped chives.