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Chilled Pea Soup with Crab Recipe from a Michelin Guide Restaurant


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Want to make a Michelin Guide restaurant’s soup? Chilled Pea Soup with Snow Crab and Ratatouille has the perfect balance between fancy and comforting.

This pea soup recipe has interesting depths of flavors and play on textures as expected from FK Restaurant, one of my favourite Michelin Guide restaurants in Toronto.

For Toronto Restaurants Signature Recipes, now you can “travel to Toronto” at home by making this French-Canadiana appetizer based on fresh and seasonal ingredients.

How To Make Chilled Pea Soup with Crab and Ratatouille - Michelin Guide Recommend FK Restaurant Recipe

Why You’ll Love This Chilled Pea Soup

Perfectly seasonal right now, this Chilled Pea Soup with Snow Crab and Ratatouille is a beautiful dish that is still easy to make at home. Fresh, light, herbaceous and delicious.

It’s a great representation of our cuisine, ingredient driven, simply treated and based in classics with a modern twist.” – Chef Frank Parhizgar

I’ve dined at FK Restaurant, and love their creative and perfectly executed dishes. I’m so happy you can make one of their dishes at home.

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The base, a chilled pea soup, is fresh and vibrant. Think silky smooth peas with just the right hint of sweetness. It’s cool enough to be refreshing but packs enough flavor to hold its own.

Next, the snow crab. Sweet, delicate, and slightly briny, it’s the crown jewel of the dish. This shellfish elevates the soup without overpowering it.

And finally, a little surprise in the form of ratatouille. Yes, ratatouille in a soup. It’s not your standard chunky version, though.

Here, it’s finely diced and cooked, adding a savory depth and texture that ties everything together.

This appetizer manages to be light yet satisfying, with layers of flavor that keep each bite exciting.

So if you’re looking for the perfect chilled soup, you’ll want to try this Toronto restaurant signature recipe for your next lunch or dinner. Plus, be sure to try visit FK Restaurant for an amazing dining experience and tell them I sent you.

If you made this Toronto recipe, share you creation on Instagram, and tag @fkrestaurant and @travellingfoodie.

Toronto Michelin Restaurant's Chilled Soup with Peas, Crab and Ratatouille

About FK Restaurant Toronto

Opened in 2018 at St. Clair Avenue West, FK Restaurant is from the team that brought you Frank’s Kitchen: Chef Frank Parhizgar and Shawn Cooper.

Fine food and wine with warm inviting service in a beautiful space and constantly rotating menu.

Chef Frank’s cuisine is based in French classics with a modern Canadiana twist and he subscribes to the “everything made in house” and “sourcing local ingredients” philosophy.

What Dishes To Serve With This Soup

Here’s what you can serve with Chilled Soup with Peas, Snow Crab and Ratatouille:

Chilled Pea Soup Recipe with Snow Crab and Ratatouille

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Chilled Pea Soup with Snow Crab and Ratatouille from FK Restaurant Toronto

Chilled Pea Soup with Snow Crab and Ratatouille

Yield: 1
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes

This soup and appetizer recipe is light and refreshing, plus easy to make. The Chilled Pea Soup gives a taste of French-Canadiana based in classics with a modern twist by Chef Frank Parhizgar from Toronto Michelin Guide Restaurant, FK.

5.0 Stars (7 Reviews)

Ingredients

  • Fresh Shucked Peas - 1 cup
  • Snow Crab - 2 tablespoons
  • English Cucumber - 1 spoon of diced cucumber
  • Lime - 1/2 piece
  • Olive Oil - 2 tablespoons
  • Mayo - 1 tablespoon
  • Cilantro - 5 leaves
  • Mint - 8 leaves
  • Chicken Stock - 1 cup
  • Lavash Cracker (optional) - 1 cracker
  • Salt and Pepper
  • Lemon - 1/2 piece

Instructions

    Chilled Pea Soup:

    1. Blanch Peas in boiling water 30 seconds
    2. Put in blender peas, chicken stock, mint, olive oil, lemon, salt and pepper to taste
    3. Puree for 2 to 3 minutes until silky smooth
    4. Chill in fridge

    Crab Garnish:

    1. Mix crab, cilantro (roughly chopped), cucumber(grated or diced), lime, mayo and salt and pepper to taste and then chill in fridge.

    To Serve:

    1. Put crab in round mold in center of bowl, remove mold and pour soup around. If no mold available just spoon into middle of bowl.
    2. Can be done table side! Garnish with cracker.

Notes

The recipe and image for Chilled Pea Soup with Snow Crab and Ratatouille were provided by FK Restaurant for Toronto Restaurants Signature Recipes.

Nutrition Information:
Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 997Total Fat: 45gSaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 36gCholesterol: 33mgSodium: 1465mgCarbohydrates: 120gFiber: 16gSugar: 32gProtein: 33g

Please note that nutrition information you see is provided and automatically calculated by Nutritionix. This may vary depending on the specific ingredients that you use. To ensure the most accurate information, I suggest entering your specific ingredients into a nutrition calculator.

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