Chilled Fresh Pea Soup with Basil & Cream

A bright and silky chilled pea soup infused with basil, lemon, and cream for a refreshing, flavorful warm-weather appetizer.

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four 3⁄4-cup servings

½ cup sliced green onions

1 clove garlic, minced

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

2 cups shelled fresh peas (about 1½ pounds in shell) or 2 cups frozen petite peas

2 cups chicken broth

2 teaspoons fresh chopped basil or ½ teaspoon dried basil

1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

½ cup whipping cream

In a medium saucepan cook onions and garlic in olive oil just until tender.
Add peas, broth and basil. Bring to boiling; reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 10 minutes. Stir in lemon juice. Cool slightly.
Transfer to a blender or food processor. Cover and blend until smooth. Add whipping cream; blend until combined. Garnish servings with a fresh pea pod.

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