Ingredients

  • 14 cup granulated sugar
  • 14 cup water
  • 2 teaspoons grated fresh lemon rind
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 14 cups slivered mint
  • 12 cup mascarpone
  • 1 egg white
  • 2 cups shelled green peas, fresh or frozen
  • 12 cup peeled diced potato
  • 6 green onions, chopped
  • 2 cups shredded lettuce (such as Boston, romaine, escarole, or arugula)
  • 4 cups chicken stock
  • 12 cup whipping cream
  • salt & freshly ground black pepper

Method

  • Bring water, sugar, lemon rind, juice, and 1 cup (250 ml) of mint to a boil.
  • Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Cool and strain, reserving liquid.
  • Beat mascarpone with mint syrup and extra 1/4 cup (50 ml) of mint until well combined.
  • Freeze mixture in a bowl.
  • When mixture is frozen, remove and puree in a food processor along with the egg white.
  • Refreeze.
  • Combine peas, potatoes, green onions, lettuce, and stock.
  • Bring to a boil and then simmer for 10 minutes or until the peas are tender.
  • Puree in a food processor or blender until really smooth.
  • Add cream, bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Season well with salt and pepper.
  • Chill.
  • Place soup in six bowls and top with a small scoop of gelato.