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Fresh Pea Soup

A vibrant, creamy soup made with fresh peas, leeks, and a touch of mint, perfect for springtime dining.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 4 cups fresh peas
  • 1 medium leek cleaned and sliced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper or to taste
  • 1 tablespoon fresh mint chopped
For the Topping
  • 1 cup crème fraîche or sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves for garnish

Method
 

Cooking the Soup
  1. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced leek and sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.
  2. Add the fresh peas, vegetable broth, water, salt, and pepper to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
  3. Stir in the chopped mint and remove the pot from heat.
  4. Using an immersion blender, blend the soup until smooth. If using a regular blender, allow the soup to cool slightly before blending in batches.
  5. Return the blended soup to the pot and heat gently before serving.
Serving the Soup
  1. Ladle the soup into bowls and top each serving with a dollop of crème fraîche and a sprinkle of fresh mint leaves.
  2. Serve warm and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 15gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 400mgFiber: 4gSugar: 8g

Notes

For added flavor, you can include a squeeze of lemon juice before serving. This soup can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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