Chilled Pea Soup with Caviar: A Fresh Summer Starter

By Beleaev Family | International Caviar & Gourmet, Head Office London | beleaev.com

Chilled pea soup with caviar is the spring-summer starter that pairs sweet bright peas with briny pearls. Fast to make, beautiful to serve.

Key Takeaways
- Use frozen peas for consistent quality
- Blend smooth, strain optionally
- Refrigerate 2 hours minimum
- 8g of [Royal Oscietra](https://beleaev.com/products/royal-oscietra-caviar-copy) per portion
- Serve very cold

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The Ingredients

Serves 4

• 500g frozen peas
• 1 small onion, finely sliced
• 30g unsalted butter
• 600ml chicken stock
• 100ml double cream
• A small handful of mint leaves
• 30g Royal Oscietra
• 4 tbsp full-fat crème fraîche
• 1 tbsp finely sliced chives
• Sea salt and white pepper

The Method

1. Sweat onion in butter 6 min.

2. Add stock. Bring to simmer.

3. Add frozen peas and mint. Simmer 4 min.

4. Blend smooth. Pass through sieve if desired.

5. Stir in cream. Cool to room temperature, then refrigerate 2 hours.

6. Pour into chilled bowls. Add a dollop of crème fraîche and 8g caviar to each. Scatter chives.

Tips

Frozen peas are reliably sweet.

Mint adds freshness.

Chill thoroughly.

Crème fraîche barrier for caviar.

Variations and Pairings

With smoked salmon: Add a small ribbon of cold-smoked salmon to each bowl.

With Beluga: 25g of Beluga XXL total.

Wine pairing: A chilled Sancerre.

For more chilled summer soups, see our vichyssoise and chilled cucumber soup recipes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Fresh or frozen peas?

Frozen are reliably sweet. Fresh peas work in season (May-June).

Make in advance?

Make 24 hours ahead. Refrigerate covered.

How much caviar?

8g per portion.

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