Creamy Spring Pea Mint (Printable Version)
A silky blend of peas, fresh mint, and tangy crème fraîche for a fresh spring meal.
# What You'll Need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
02 - 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 4 cups fresh or frozen green peas
→ Liquids
05 - 3 cups vegetable broth
06 - 1 cup whole milk
07 - 1/4 cup crème fraîche (plus more for garnish)
→ Herbs & Seasonings
08 - 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves, packed
09 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
→ Garnish
10 - Extra crème fraîche
11 - Fresh mint leaves
12 - Freshly ground black pepper
# How to Make It:
01 - Melt butter in large saucepan over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook 4–5 minutes until softened but not browned.
02 - Stir in minced garlic and cook 1 minute, stirring frequently to prevent burning.
03 - Add peas to saucepan and cook 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
04 - Pour in vegetable broth and bring to simmer. Cook 8–10 minutes until peas are completely tender.
05 - Remove from heat. Stir in fresh mint leaves and let steep 2–3 minutes.
06 - Blend soup with immersion blender until completely smooth and silky. Alternatively, purée in batches using countertop blender.
07 - Return soup to pan if necessary. Stir in milk and crème fraîche. Gently reheat over low heat without boiling. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
08 - Ladle soup into bowls. Swirl extra crème fraîche on top and garnish with fresh mint leaves and freshly ground black pepper.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- It comes together in under thirty minutes but tastes like something from a fancy restaurant
- The mint and cream combination is surprisingly addictive even for people who claim not to like mint in savory food
02 -
- Never let the soup boil after adding the dairy or it will separate and ruin that beautiful silky texture
- The soup actually tastes better the next day so do not hesitate to make it ahead
03 -
- Taste the peas before you start cooking since sweeter peas need less salt than starchy ones
- If using frozen peas there is no need to thaw them first just toss them in frozen