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Fresh Spring Pea and Mint Chilled Soup Recipe with Easy Creme Fraiche Topping

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A refreshing chilled soup featuring fresh or frozen peas blended with mint and topped with creamy, tangy creme fraiche. Perfect for a light, nourishing meal in spring or summer.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups (about 600g or 1.3 lbs) fresh or frozen peas, shelled
  • 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, loosely packed, finely chopped
  • 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 3 cups (720 ml or 24 fl oz) vegetable or chicken broth, preferably low sodium
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup (120 ml or 4 fl oz) creme fraiche (or Greek yogurt as substitute)
  • Optional: pinch of sugar (if peas aren’t sweet enough)
  • Optional: fresh chives for garnish

Instructions

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until translucent and soft, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add the minced garlic and sauté for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
  3. Stir in the peas and pour in the 3 cups of broth. Bring to a gentle simmer. Simmer fresh peas for about 5 minutes; frozen peas for about 3 minutes until tender.
  4. Remove from heat and let cool slightly for a minute or two. Transfer the mixture to a blender or use an immersion blender in the pot. Add the chopped fresh mint leaves and blend until smooth and vibrant green. Add broth or water if needed to reach desired consistency.
  5. Stir in lemon juice, then season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Add a pinch of sugar if peas aren’t sweet enough.
  6. Transfer soup to a bowl or container and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to 1 hour.
  7. Before serving, spoon about 2 tablespoons of creme fraiche on top of each bowl. Garnish with extra mint leaves or chopped chives if desired.

Notes

Do not overcook peas to preserve bright green color and fresh flavor. Add mint only at blending stage to avoid bitterness. Chill soup for at least 30 minutes for best flavor. If soup thickens too much after chilling, stir in cold water or broth before serving. Creme fraiche can be loosened with a little milk or water if too thick. For vegan version, use vegetable broth and coconut yogurt or cashew cream instead of creme fraiche.

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Keywords: chilled soup, pea soup, mint soup, creme fraiche, spring recipe, easy soup, healthy soup, vegetarian soup, light lunch

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