Cold pea soup, salmon mousse

First we need to cut a big onion, a fennel bulb and 3 garlic cloves and sweat them softly in a bit of oil. In the meantime put 200 gr frozen peas into boiling water and boil for a couple of minutes.
Drain. Mix all ingredients and add enough chicken stock to make a nice thick soup, using a blender.

Then shred 100 grs smoked salmon pp with crême fraiche and a tbsp mayo. Use the blender to make the mousse. Add some finely chopped celery and chives.

Serve as shown at room temperature. Crumble a bit of dried fried onion on top. With some salad leaves or watercress for decoration..

Inspired by Lionel Creteur, Racine Restaurant, Tillac, SW France

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