Green Split Pea Gazpacho

Name: Green Split Pea Gazpacho
Ingredients: 4 cups water; 2 cups split peas; 1 large shallot, minced; 2 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 3 cups low sodium vegetable broth; 3 mint sprigs; 1/2 cup heavy cream; salt and pepper; 1/4 cup half-and-half cream

9 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

4 cups water
2 cups split peas
1 large shallot, minced
2 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 cups low sodium vegetable broth
3 mint sprigs
1/2 cup heavy cream
salt and pepper
1/4 cup half-and-half cream

Directions

1

In medium size saucepan bring water to a boil and add split peas. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer peas until soft, approximately 20 minutes. Drain and set aside.
2

Rinse saucepan. Using the same saucepan, melt butter on medium heat. Add shallots and cook until softened (not browned) for a couple of minutes.
3

Add broth and mint sprigs to the shallots, increase heat and bring to a boil. Add drained split peas and salt and pepper to taste. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally for approximately 5 minutes while flavors blend.
4

Discard the mint and puree the soup in a large blender until velvety smooth. Be careful the mixture will be hot.
5

Blend in the cream.
6

Salt and pepper to taste.
7

Chill to serve cold.
8

Blend sour cream and half & half together to garnish, adding fresh mint strips if you desire.