Ingredients
Method
Cooking the Soup
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced leek and sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.
- 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.
- Stir in the chopped mint and remove the pot from heat.
- Using an immersion blender, blend the soup until smooth. If using a regular blender, allow the soup to cool slightly before blending in batches.
- Return the blended soup to the pot and heat gently before serving.
Serving the Soup
- Ladle the soup into bowls and top each serving with a dollop of crème fraîche and a sprinkle of fresh mint leaves.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition
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.
