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Creamy Spring Pea Soup Recipe with Mint Crème Fraîche

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A quick and easy creamy spring pea soup with a refreshing mint crème fraîche topping, perfect for spring and packed with fresh flavors.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups fresh or frozen peas (about 600g / 21 oz)
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (28g / 1 oz)
  • 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 4 cups vegetable broth (1 liter / 34 fl oz)
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream or half-and-half (120 ml / 4 fl oz)
  • 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, loosely packed (about 10g / 0.35 oz)
  • 1/2 cup crème fraîche (120 ml / 4 fl oz)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Ingredients (5 minutes): Peel and finely chop the onion, mince the garlic, and rinse the fresh peas if using. If frozen, let the peas thaw fully. Pick and roughly chop the mint leaves, separating about half for the soup and half for the crème fraîche.
  2. Sauté the Aromatics (7 minutes): Melt the unsalted butter in your soup pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until translucent and soft—about 5-7 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute, just until fragrant. Avoid browning the garlic.
  3. Add Peas and Broth (3 minutes): Stir in the peas and chopped mint leaves reserved for the soup. Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a gentle boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 10 minutes until peas are tender and bright green.
  4. Puree the Soup (5-7 minutes): Remove from heat. Use an immersion blender to blend the soup until smooth and creamy. Alternatively, blend in batches using a regular blender and return to pot. For extra smoothness, strain through a fine mesh sieve.
  5. Add Cream and Season (3 minutes): Stir in the heavy cream or half-and-half and fresh lemon juice. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Warm gently over low heat for a couple of minutes without boiling.
  6. Prepare the Mint Crème Fraîche (5 minutes): In a small bowl, combine crème fraîche with remaining chopped mint leaves. Mix well and season lightly with a pinch of salt.
  7. Serve immediately: Ladle soup into bowls and top with a generous dollop of mint crème fraîche. Garnish with a sprig of fresh mint if desired.

Notes

Use fresh peas for best flavor but frozen peas work well too. Avoid boiling after adding cream to prevent curdling. Season gradually and adjust salt at the end. Mint crème fraîche can be made a few hours ahead and refrigerated. For vegan version, substitute butter with olive oil, cream with coconut cream, and crème fraîche with coconut yogurt or nut-based cream.

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