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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 1/2 pounds (about 4 1/2 cups) frozen peas
- 3/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
- 2 cups chicken broth, divided
- 2 cups cream
- 4 to 6 very thin slices fresh mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup diced roasted red bell peppers (jarred is fine)
Directions
Place a medium soup pot over medium heat. Add the olive oil, butter, onions, garlic, salt and pepper. Cook until the onions are soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the peas and basil, and heat until the peas are thawed.
Place the pea mixture in a blender. Add 1 cup of the chicken broth and pulse until pureed, adding more broth, if necessary, to puree. Return the pureed mixture to the pot. Stir in the remaining chicken broth and cream. Return the pan to medium heat and cook until hot, but not boiling.
To serve, place the soup in bowls. Float a thin slice of fresh mozzarella cheese on top of each soup and sprinkle with the diced roasted red bell peppers. Serve immediately.
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By Rebecca+Wallace
on January 01, 2012
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Great soup - super simple to make. I am vegetarian so I use veggie stock. I also make it lower in fat by substituting 1% organic milk for the cream. If you do not have basil, then you can just leave it out or add another spice. This is a really versatile soup. Delicious!
By c ripp
Colorado Spring...
on December 15, 2011
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I LOVE this soup! I make it often because it is so simple. Before I blend this with my immersion blender, I remove about 1/4 c of the onions. I add them back after blending. I like having a little something to bite with the soup. I feel the soup is creamy enough after blending that I don't add the cream, either. I also omit the garnish. Well done, Giada. Thanks!
By nyc.foodie
New York, NY
on September 04, 2011
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This is a great soup with great flavor. I found it surprisingly light even with the amount of cream. Definitely will make again and try to make a lighter version.
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