FRESH PEA SOUP WITH MINT AND CREME FRAICHE

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Provided by Food Network

Time 45m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons sweet butter
1 small onion, diced
1 stalk celery, washed, diced
1 leek, white only, washed, diced
Salt and pepper
1 teaspoon curry powder
1 bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
2 quarts chicken stock
3 pounds fresh peas, shelled
1 cup creme fraiche
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint

Steps:

  • In a soup pot melt butter and add onion, celery, leek, salt, and pepper. Cook vegetables for 5 minutes until translucent. Add curry powder and cook 2 minutes. In cheesecloth, combine bay leaf and thyme and tie to form an herb sachet. Add sachet of herbs to vegetables. Have stock simmering in saucepan. Add hot stock to vegetables, boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 20 minutes. Add peas and simmer for additional 10 minutes.
  • Remove sachet of herbs and discard. With immersion blender, puree soup (or puree with care in batches in a conventional standing blender). Return soup and pot to heat, add creme fraiche, being careful not to allow soup to boil, reheat. Add mint and serve.

SAMUEL Drake
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I can't wait to try this pea soup recipe. It looks so delicious and refreshing.


jassan jessie
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This pea soup is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. It's also a healthy and delicious way to start your day.


Lwanga Alex
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit. It's the perfect soup for a spring or summer lunch.


Michelle forster
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This pea soup is a great way to use up leftover peas. It's also a great make-ahead meal.


Valentino Tinto
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I'm not a huge fan of pea soup, but this recipe changed my mind. It's light, refreshing, and absolutely delicious.


Sobuj Ali
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This soup is pure comfort food. It's creamy, flavorful, and oh-so-satisfying.


Rj Sakib1234
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5 stars! This pea soup is delicious and so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.


Geetha Kaladaran
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This soup is so easy to make, yet it tastes like it came from a fancy restaurant. I'm definitely adding it to my regular rotation.


malikRafaqit546
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I was skeptical about the mint at first, but it really adds a refreshing touch to the soup. It's the perfect way to brighten up a cold winter day.


Tramikia Pitts
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This pea soup recipe is a true gem! The combination of fresh peas, mint, and crème fraîche creates a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds.