How Do You Make Green Pea Soup With Aged Goat Cheese?
Green pea soup with aged goat cheese is a very simple to prepare soup that can be made in less than 30 minutes. Combining the fresh, natural taste of green peas with the earthy, savory taste of herb goat cheese, this soup is rich and complex in both flavor and texture. Frozen green peas can be used for this soup instead of fresh peas and other aged cheeses like Humboldt Fog can be used instead of aged goat cheese if you wish. Heat the olive oil and butter in a large nonstick sauté pan over medium heat. Add the leeks and cook for 5 to 6 minutes, stirring regularly. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 more minute. Add the vegetable stock and sugar and increase the heat to medium-high. Cover and simmer for 4 to 5 minutes or until liquid is reduced by about half. Stir in the peas and cook for an additional 2 to 3 minutes. Remove the soup from heat and let it cool for 7 to 10 minutes. Transfer the soup in batches to a food processor and puree until creamy and smooth. Return the soup to a c
