Chilled Pea Soup with Fresh Mint

• 1 cup leek, minced
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 3 cups hot vegetable stock
• 3 cups fresh peas (about 3 pounds unshelled)
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• Salt to taste
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup fresh mint, minced, or to taste
• Mint sprigs for garnish

1. In a large saucepan, cook the leek in the butter over moderate heat for 3 minutes, or until softened.
2. Add the broth, peas and seasonings and simmer, covered, for 25 minutes, or until the peas are very tender.
3. In a food processor, blend the mixture in batches until combined well.
4. Let it cool.
5. Chill the soup, covered, for at least 2 hours.
6. Before serving, stir in cream and fresh mint.
7. Garnish with mint sprigs.
8. Correct the seasoning.
9. yeild: 6 servings

unsalted butter, fresh peas, sugar, salt, heavy cream, fresh mint

Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/chilled-pea-soup-with-fresh-mint-recipe.html (may not work)