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.

María del mar pedraza
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This is a great recipe for a healthy and delicious soup. I love the combination of peas, mint, and creme fraiche.


miki getu
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I've never made pea soup before, but this recipe was so easy to follow. It turned out great!


James Clemente
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This is the perfect soup for a spring or summer lunch. It's light and refreshing, and it's packed with flavor.


ARIYAN ARIF
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I made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it.


Cri Terion
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This soup is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved it!


Memoona Khalid
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I'm not a big fan of mint, but I really enjoyed this soup. The mint flavor is very subtle and it complements the peas perfectly.


mirembe jackie
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This is a great recipe for a light and refreshing soup. I love the combination of peas, mint, and creme fraiche.


Prabin Magar
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I've made this soup several times now and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up fresh peas.


Lawrence White
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This soup is a must-try for any pea lover. It's so easy to make and it's packed with flavor.


Mohammed Worke
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I'm not a big fan of pea soup, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so delicious and flavorful.


Younas Pathan
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This soup is simply amazing. The flavors are so well-balanced and the texture is perfect.


Richard Watson
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I made this soup for my family and they all loved it. It's a great soup for a light lunch or dinner.


Eleanor Ball
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This is the best pea soup I've ever had. It's so creamy and flavorful.


Alex Moon
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This soup is delicious! The combination of peas, mint, and creme fraiche is perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


REVIS STRIKE
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I love this soup! It's so flavorful and refreshing.


Tony Naidoo
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I've made this soup several times now and it's always a winner. It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Serge Michelini
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This is my new favorite soup recipe. It's so light and refreshing, and the flavors are incredible.


Roman Khan
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I made this soup for a dinner party and it was a hit! Everyone loved it. The soup is so easy to make and it's packed with flavor.


Md Mohibul
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This soup is incredibly delicious! The flavors of the fresh peas, mint, and creme fraiche come together perfectly. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out amazing.