'Mashed' Sweet Shell Peas

Name: 'Mashed' Sweet Shell Peas
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon sugar; 4 cups shelled fresh peas (about 4 1/2 pounds in the pod); 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature; 1/4 cup chicken or vegetable broth, preferably homemade; 1/4 cup heavy cream; 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint leaves; Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

8 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar
4 cups shelled fresh peas (about 4 1/2 pounds in the pod)
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature
1/4 cup chicken or vegetable broth, preferably homemade
1/4 cup heavy cream
3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint leaves
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Directions

1

Add the salt and sugar to a large pot of water and bring to a boil. Add the peas and cook until tender, 3 to 4 minutes.
2

Drain the peas and place them in a bowl. Add the butter, broth, cream, and 2 tablespoons of the mint. Toss well, and season with salt and pepper.
3

Transfer the mixture to a food processor, and puree.
4

Spoon the puree into the top of a double boiler, set it over barely simmering water, and warm it through. Then transfer the puree to a serving bowl, sprinkle with the remaining 1 tablespoon chopped mint, and serve immediately.