Name: Chilled Pea Broth with Lemon Cream
Yield: Makes 6 servings
Ingredients: 2 medium onions, chopped; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 2 lb sugar snap peas, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces; 1 teaspoon sugar; 6 cups plus 2 1/2 tablespoons water; 2 teaspoons salt, or to taste; 3 tablespoons sour cream; 1 teaspoon finely grated fresh lemon zest; Garnish: pea sprouts

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Chilled Pea Broth with Lemon CreamRob Fiocca

We think bowls made of ice are the perfect vessel for this soup, but if space is tight in your freezer, regular soup bowls will work just fine.

Active time: 30 min Start to finish: 8 1/2 hr (includes chilling)

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