Minted Pea Sauce

• 1 1/2 cups chicken broth, preferably homemade or low-sodium canned
• 2 1/4 cups fresh, shelled peas
• 3/4 cup packed fresh mint leaves
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
• Freshly squeezed lemon juice

1. In a 3-quart saucepan bring broth to a boil, and add 2 cups peas and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 4 minutes.
2. Using an immersion blender or standing blender, puree mixture until smooth (use caution when blending hot liquids.
3. Add the mint and butter and blend until smooth.
4. (If using a standard blender return the sauce to the saucepan.)
5. Strain the sauce.
6. Add the remaining 1/4 cup peas and simmer until peas are just tender, about 2 minutes.
7. Season sauce with salt and pepper and add lemon juice, to taste.
8. Serve hot or at room temperature.

chicken broth, fresh, mint leaves, unsalted butter, kosher salt, freshly squeezed lemon juice

Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/minted-pea-sauce-recipe.html (may not work)