Chilled Edamame Soup with Ginger Creme Fraiche

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 1 medium onion
• finely chopped
• 4 cups chicken stock or low-sodium broth
• 2 cups frozen shelled edamame (10 ounces)
• Salt
• 1/4 cup creme fraiche
• 2 teaspoons finely grated fresh ginger

Instructions

1. In a medium saucepan, melt the butter.
2. Add the onion and cook over moderate heat until softened, about 7 minutes.
3. Add 3 cups of the stock and simmer over low heat for 20 minutes.
4. Add the edamame and cook until tender, about 10 minutes.
5. Let cool slightly, then puree the soup in a blender until very smooth.
6. Transfer the soup to a bowl and refrigerate until chilled, at least 3 hours.
7. Whisk the remaining 1 cup of chicken stock into the soup and season with salt.
8. In a small bowl, combine the creme fraiche with the grated ginger.
9. Ladle the soup into bowls, drizzle with the ginger creme fraiche and serve.