Green Pea and Mint Soup (Printable)
A vibrant, creamy soup balancing the sweetness of peas with fresh mint, topped with tangy crème fraîche.
# 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 frozen or fresh green peas
05 - 1 medium Yukon Gold potato, peeled and diced
→ Liquids
06 - 4 cups vegetable stock
→ Herbs & Seasonings
07 - 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves, loosely packed
08 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
→ Garnish
09 - 1/2 cup crème fraîche
10 - Mint sprigs for garnish
11 - Freshly ground black pepper for garnish
# How To Make It:
01 - Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent, approximately 4 minutes.
02 - Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
03 - Stir in diced potato and peas. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring to coat vegetables evenly in butter.
04 - Pour in vegetable stock and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 12 to 15 minutes until potato is tender.
05 - Remove from heat and add fresh mint leaves. Allow to cool slightly for 1 to 2 minutes.
06 - Using a blender or immersion blender, purée the soup until smooth and uniform in consistency.
07 - Adjust seasoning with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
08 - Ladle soup into bowls and top each serving with a generous dollop of crème fraîche. Garnish with fresh mint sprigs and an additional grind of black pepper if desired.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The potato gives this soup a silky texture without needing heavy cream in the base, making it feel indulgent while remaining light enough for lunch or a starter.
- You can whip this up in just 30 minutes, yet guests will think you spent hours crafting these complex flavors.
02 -
- Adding the mint after removing the soup from heat preserves its brightness - I once added it too early and ended up with a dull, army-green soup that tasted flat.
- Letting the soup cool slightly before blending not only prevents potential burns but actually improves the mint flavor, allowing the oils to infuse more gently.
03 -
- For the smoothest soup possible, pass it through a fine-mesh sieve after blending - an extra step that removes any fibrous bits and elevates this from homemade to restaurant quality.
- Reserve a few whole peas to add back after blending for a pleasant textural surprise that reminds you what youre eating.