Spring Pea Soup with Mint (Print Version)

Velvety soup featuring fresh peas, mint, and crème fraîche for a bright and refreshing meal option.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
02 - 1 medium onion, finely chopped
03 - 1 small leek, white and light green parts only, sliced
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 4 cups fresh or frozen shelled peas
06 - 4 cups vegetable broth

→ Herbs & Seasoning

07 - 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves, plus extra for garnish
08 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
09 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ Garnish

10 - 4 tablespoons crème fraîche
11 - Zest of 1 lemon

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sliced leek, sautéing for 4-5 minutes until softened but not browned.
02 - Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
03 - Add the shelled peas and vegetable broth to the saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Simmer for 8-10 minutes for fresh peas or 5 minutes for frozen peas, until tender and bright green.
04 - Remove the saucepan from heat. Stir in the fresh mint leaves and let them steep briefly in the hot soup.
05 - Using an immersion blender, purée the soup directly in the saucepan until completely smooth. Alternatively, transfer to a countertop blender in batches, being cautious with hot liquids.
06 - Season the soup with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed to balance flavors.
07 - Ladle the warm soup into serving bowls. Top each portion with a dollop of crème fraîche, a sprinkle of lemon zest, and additional fresh mint leaves. Serve immediately while hot.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Ready in under 40 minutes but tastes like you spent all day
  • That stunning green color makes everyone stop and ask whats cooking
  • Works beautifully for both casual lunches and dinner parties
02 -
  • Overcooking the peas will dull that gorgeous green color we are after
  • Blending hot soup requires caution, either vent your blender or wait slightly
  • The soup thickens as it sits so you may need to thin with more broth when reheating
03 -
  • Frozen peas work wonderfully here, sometimes even better than fresh ones depending on the season
  • If making this dairy free, coconut milk creates a lovely creamy alternative to crème fraîche

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