Name: Pea, mint and crème fraîche soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 50 gram butter; 1 leek, trimmed, sliced; 2 clove garlic, crushed; 2 potatoes, peeled, chopped; 4 cup chicken stock; 2 cup water; 2 cup frozen peas (see tip); 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves; 1/4 cup crème fraîche, plus extra to serve; rocket, lemon wedges to serve

Pea, mint and crème fraîche soup

Light and fresh, this vibrant pea soup combines mint, crème fraîche and lemon to create a perfect spring soup recipe

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Serves 4

Prep

15M

Cook

30M

Total

45M

Ingredients

50 gram butter

1 leek, trimmed, sliced

2 clove garlic, crushed

2 potatoes, peeled, chopped

4 cup chicken stock

2 cup water

2 cup frozen peas (see tip)

1/2 cup fresh mint leaves

1/4 cup crème fraîche, plus extra to serve

rocket, lemon wedges to serve

Method

1.In a large saucepan, melt butter on medium. Sauté leek and garlic for 5-6 minutes until softened.

2.Add potatoes, stock and water. Bring to the boil, then reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 15-20 minutes until potatoes are very tender.

3.Stir in peas and mint leaves. Simmer for 2 minutes, then remove from heat and stir in crème fraîche. Using a hand blender or food processor, process until smooth. Season to taste.

4.Serve soup topped with a dollop of extra crème fraîche and rocket leaves. Accompany with lemon wedges.