Chilled Edamame Soup with Ginger Creme Fraiche
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 4 cups chicken stock or low-sodium broth
- 2 cups frozen shelled edamame (10 ounces)
- Salt
- 1/4 cup creme fraiche
- 2 teaspoons finely grated fresh ginger
- In a medium saucepan, melt the butter.
- Add the onion and cook over moderate heat until softened, about 7 minutes.
- Add 3 cups of the stock and simmer over low heat for 20 minutes.
- Add the edamame and cook until tender, about 10 minutes.
- Let cool slightly, then puree the soup in a blender until very smooth.
- Transfer the soup to a bowl and refrigerate until chilled, at least 3 hours.
- Whisk the remaining 1 cup of chicken stock into the soup and season with salt.
- In a small bowl, combine the creme fraiche with the grated ginger.
- Ladle the soup into bowls, drizzle with the ginger creme fraiche and serve.
unsalted butter, onion, chicken stock, salt, creme fraiche, ginger
Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/chilled-edamame-soup-ginger-creme-fraiche (may not work)