Pea and Mint Soup

A delicious pea soup with a hint of leek and mint. You can also serve it cold.
Ingredients
4
Servings
  • 1 teaspoon unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon oil
  • 1 leek, large washed and cut into 1 cm pieces
  • 4 cups water
  • 3 1/2 cups peas, (fresh or thawed frozen)
  • 10 leaves peppermint, large
  • 4 sprigs peppermint, (for garnish)
Preparation
35 mins
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  • In a medium pot, mix the butter and oil over medium-low heat until the butter melts.
  • Add the chopped leek (only the white and light green parts) and sauté for 10 minutes. Add water and season with salt and pepper.
  • Add the peas, cover the pot, and cook for 3 minutes until it starts to boil.
  • Uncover the pot and cook for another 2 minutes, then add the mint leaves.
  • Transfer everything to a blender and process until smooth.
  • Return to the pot and serve hot in 4 deep plates.
  • Garnish with a sprig of mint and, if desired, a touch of sour cream.

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