Pea Soup with Fresh Mint & Crème Fraîche

This creamy and refreshing pea soup is packed with flavor. It’s perfect for a light lunch or dinner. The fresh mint adds a bright, herbaceous note, while the crème fraîche adds a touch of richness. Enjoy this delicious and nutritious soup for autumn! This recipe comes from Chef Aniceto Sousa of Mediterra.

What to Do with Crème Fraîche? 

Crème fraîche is a thick, creamy dairy product that has a slightly tangy flavor. Its delicate flavor and rich texture make it a versatile addition to many savor and sweet dishes, including soup. It’s made by fermenting heavy cream with specific bacteria, which thickens it and gives it a rich taste. Unlike sour cream, crème fraîche has a higher fat content and is less acidic, making it a smooth and luxurious addition to many recipes, like this pea soup! Try a dollop of this tasty ingredient in your next batch of homemade vinaigrette, on top of baked potatoes… or indeed anywhere!

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Two green bowls of soup laid on a rustic cutting board and arranged with flowers.

Pea Soup with Fresh Mint and Crème Fraîche


  • Author: Chef Aniceto Sousa

Description

We promise you’ll fall for peas with this soup recipe.


Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 8 oz chopped onion
  • 1 tablespoon of chopped garlic
  • 6 oz chopped celery
  • 12 cups fresh or frozen peas
  • 8 cups chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1/2 oz picked fresh mint
  • 2-4 oz crème fraiche or sour cream
  • 1 teaspoonsalt or to taste
  • Ground white or black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat butter and oil in pot over medium heat.
  2. Add onion, garlic, and celery, sweating and  stirring occasionally until translucent.
  3. Add peas and broth and  bring to simmer over high heat. 
  4. Reduce to simmer until peas are completely tender. Add picked mint.
  5. Purée soup in batches in blender until smooth and creamy. 
  6. Add 2-4 ounces crème fraîche or sour cream and season to taste. Serve chilled or hot.

Recipe by Chef Aniceto Sousa

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